Be₂FeW is an intermetallic compound combining beryllium, iron, and tungsten, belonging to the family of high-strength refractory metals and compounds. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established commercial production, explored for applications requiring exceptional stiffness and density characteristics in extreme environments. Engineers would consider this compound for specialized aerospace and high-temperature applications where weight efficiency combined with rigidity is critical, though availability, cost, and processing challenges typically limit its adoption compared to conventional superalloys or titanium-based alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 31,613.9 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3600 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 11,501.5 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3583 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.4290 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -388.1 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1409 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2000 | eV/atom | — |