Be4FeGe
metal· JVASP-103120· Be4FeGe
Be₄FeGe is an intermetallic compound combining beryllium, iron, and germanium into a single-phase metallic material. This is a research-stage compound rather than a widely commercialized alloy; it belongs to the family of lightweight intermetallics and represents exploratory work in high-performance structural materials. The combination of beryllium (known for low density and high stiffness) with iron and germanium suggests potential applications in aerospace and defense where weight reduction and thermal stability are critical, though industrial adoption remains limited and the material's processing, cost, and toxicological profile of beryllium would require careful engineering evaluation.
aerospace structures (research)lightweight intermetallicshigh-stiffness applicationsexperimental defense materialsthermal management systems (potential)advanced research alloys
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | — | ksi | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | ksi | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Density(ρ) | — | lb/in³ | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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Regulatory Screening
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