Be2ZnFe is an intermetallic compound combining beryllium, zinc, and iron, belonging to the family of lightweight metallic intermetallics. This material is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest rather than a commodity alloy, valued for applications requiring the combination of low density with moderate stiffness and specific strength characteristics typical of beryllium-based systems. Its use is limited to niche applications where beryllium's extreme lightness and high stiffness-to-weight ratio justify the material's cost, complexity, and handling requirements inherent to beryllium metallurgy.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 18,763.5 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2700 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 11,304.2 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2038 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 2.082 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.2410 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.03928 | eV/atom | — |