Be5Fe
metal· JVASP-35304· Be5Fe
Be5Fe is an intermetallic compound combining beryllium and iron, representing a specialized metal system studied primarily in advanced materials research rather than mainstream industrial production. This material belongs to the beryllium-iron phase family and is of interest for applications requiring extremely low density combined with high stiffness, though beryllium-containing materials face significant processing and health/safety constraints that limit their adoption. Engineers would consider Be5Fe compounds mainly in aerospace and defense contexts where the weight savings and thermal properties of beryllium systems justify the manufacturing complexity and environmental controls required.
aerospace structures (research phase)lightweight high-stiffness applicationshigh-temperature materials researchberyllium composite developmentspecialty alloys for defense
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | — | lb/in³ | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — | |
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | — | µV/K | — | — |
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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
Environmental
Export Control
RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.