Be2CrFe is an intermetallic compound combining beryllium, chromium, and iron, representing a specialized metallic system from the beryllium-transition metal family. While not a commercial high-volume material, this composition falls within research interest for advanced metallic systems where beryllium's low density and high stiffness are leveraged in combination with iron and chromium for enhanced mechanical properties or corrosion resistance. Engineers would consider such beryllium-based intermetallics primarily in experimental or high-performance applications where traditional steel or aluminum alloys cannot meet simultaneous demands for weight reduction, rigidity, and thermal stability, though practical deployment remains limited due to beryllium's toxicity concerns and processing complexity.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 27,045.2 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2400 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 18,109.4 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1936 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 2.100 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1710 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.03071 | eV/atom | — |