BeCdFe is a ternary intermetallic compound combining beryllium, cadmium, and iron. This material is primarily of research interest rather than a widely commercialized engineering alloy; it represents exploration within the family of beryllium-based intermetallics, which are investigated for applications requiring combinations of light weight and high stiffness. While beryllium alloys have niche aerospace and defense applications, cadmium-containing compositions face significant regulatory and toxicity constraints that limit their practical adoption in modern engineering.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 14,754.7 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3600 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 5,009.6 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2659 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 2.068 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.4147 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.2763 | eV/atom | — |