Be2VCr is an experimental beryllium-vanadium-chromium intermetallic compound that combines the lightweight properties of beryllium with the high-temperature stability and corrosion resistance of vanadium and chromium additions. This material family is primarily of research interest for advanced aerospace and high-temperature structural applications where weight reduction and thermal performance are critical design drivers. The addition of vanadium and chromium to beryllium-based systems aims to improve toughness and oxidation resistance compared to pure beryllium, making it potentially valuable for next-generation engine components and hypersonic vehicle structures, though commercial availability and processing maturity remain limited.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 171.3 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.1800 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 67.38 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 4.815 | 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) | 0.2311 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.05236 | eV/atom | — |