Be₂FeNi is an intermetallic compound combining beryllium, iron, and nickel, belonging to the family of lightweight high-strength alloys. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established industrial production, investigated for applications demanding exceptional stiffness-to-weight ratios and thermal stability. Engineers would consider this compound where beryllium's low density and high elastic modulus are critical, though processing complexity, cost, and beryllium's toxicity concerns typically limit adoption to specialized aerospace and defense contexts.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 22,853.6 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2600 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 15,304.4 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2143 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 2.268 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1711 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1640 | eV/atom | — |