Be2NbFe
metalBe₂NbFe 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.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 177.7 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3600 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 38.59 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 6.229 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.2585 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.01209 | eV/atom | — |