Be8V4 is an experimental intermetallic compound combining beryllium and vanadium, representing a research-phase material in the refractory intermetallic family. Limited commercial deployment exists; this composition is primarily investigated for ultra-high-temperature structural applications where the combined low density of beryllium and high-temperature strength of vanadium-based phases could offer weight-critical performance. Engineers would consider this material only in advanced research or aerospace contexts where conventional superalloys are insufficient and the material's limited maturity and beryllium handling requirements are acceptable trade-offs.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00920 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2020 | eV/atom | — |