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) | 24,845 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.1800 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 9,772.6 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1740 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | DFT · TBmBJ | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.2311 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.05236 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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