Be2NbFe

metal
· JVASP-73139· Be2NbFe

Be₂NbFe is an intermetallic compound combining beryllium, niobium, and iron, representing an advanced high-strength alloy in the beryllium-transition metal family. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest for aerospace and high-temperature structural applications where extreme strength-to-weight ratios and thermal stability are critical, though industrial adoption remains limited due to beryllium's toxicity concerns and processing complexity. Engineers would consider this alloy for weight-critical applications in jet engines, rocket structures, or space systems where conventional titanium or nickel-based superalloys may be too heavy, provided manufacturing and occupational safety protocols can be established.

aerospace structural componentshigh-temperature alloyslightweight engine applicationsresearch and developmentadvanced refractory systemsspace vehicle structures

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
Units:
siimperial
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Bulk Modulus(K)
25,774.7
ksi—
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
0.3600
-—
Shear Modulus(G)
5,597
ksi—
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Density(ρ)
0.2250
lb/in³—
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Band Gap(Eg)
0.000
eV—
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB—
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.2585
eV/atom—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
0.01209
eV/atom—
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.