Be₂NbRu is an intermetallic compound combining beryllium, niobium, and ruthenium, representing a specialized research alloy rather than a widely commercialized material. This ternary system sits within the family of high-performance refractory and aerospace intermetallics, where the combination of beryllium (lightweight), niobium (refractory strength), and ruthenium (noble metal stability) suggests potential for extreme-temperature or corrosion-critical applications. The material remains primarily in development and academic research phases; engineers would consider it only for exploratory projects targeting ultra-high-temperature structural applications or specialized aerospace/defense components where conventional superalloys reach performance limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 26,495.5 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.4000 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4,207.5 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2495 | lb/in³ | — |
| 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) | 0.2397 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.06025 | eV/atom | — |