Be2NbSb is an intermetallic compound combining beryllium, niobium, and antimony—a research-phase material exploring the property space of lightweight refractory intermetallics. This compound belongs to the family of high-melting-point metals and intermetallics being investigated for extreme-environment structural applications where conventional alloys reach their thermal or weight limits. While not yet in widespread production use, materials in this beryllium-niobium system are of interest to aerospace and defense researchers seeking damage-tolerant alternatives to ceramic matrix composites or nickel superalloys in specialized high-temperature, weight-critical components.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 132.6 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2100 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 96.71 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 6.632 | 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) | 0.2673 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.01854 | eV/atom | — |