Be2NbTc is an intermetallic compound combining beryllium, niobium, and technetium in a metallic matrix system. This is a research-phase material belonging to the family of refractory intermetallics, studied primarily for extreme-environment applications where conventional superalloys reach their performance limits. The combination of beryllium's low density with the refractory properties of niobium and technetium suggests potential for high-temperature structural applications, though practical engineering use remains limited due to beryllium toxicity concerns, technetium's radioactivity and scarcity, and the material's developmental status.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 26,063.3 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3400 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 6,198.9 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2527 | 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) | 0.2056 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.08063 | eV/atom | — |