Be2VCd is a ternary intermetallic compound combining beryllium, vanadium, and cadmium elements. This is a research or specialty material rather than a widely commercialized engineering alloy; it belongs to the family of lightweight refractory intermetallics that have been explored for high-temperature and specialized aerospace applications where low density combined with thermal stability is desirable. The inclusion of beryllium provides weight reduction potential, though beryllium-containing materials require careful handling due to toxicity concerns during processing and machining.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.861 | 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) | 0.4169 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.2627 | eV/atom | — |