Be2VSi is an intermetallic compound combining beryllium, vanadium, and silicon, representing an experimental advanced material in the refractory intermetallic family. This compound is primarily of research interest for high-temperature and lightweight structural applications where the combination of low density with ceramic-like stiffness could offer advantages over conventional titanium or nickel-based superalloys. While not yet established in mainstream industrial production, materials in this chemical system are being investigated for aerospace and energy applications where weight reduction and thermal stability are critical performance drivers.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 13,742.3 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3300 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,841.3 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1277 | 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) | 0.4039 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1654 | eV/atom | — |