Be2NbGa is an intermetallic compound combining beryllium, niobium, and gallium, representing an advanced metallic material from the family of lightweight, high-strength intermetallics. This compound is primarily of research and development interest rather than established in high-volume production, with potential applications in aerospace and high-temperature structural applications where the combination of low density and refractory element content could provide performance advantages over conventional alloys. The material's significance lies in exploring novel lightweight structural solutions for demanding environments, though engineering adoption would require validation of processing routes, reproducibility, and cost-effectiveness relative to established alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 54.14 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.07000 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 15.59 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.847 | 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) | 0.4045 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1224 | eV/atom | — |