BeFe is a beryllium-iron intermetallic compound or alloy system combining beryllium's low density and high stiffness with iron's strength and availability. This material family is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest, valued in aerospace and defense applications where the combination of lightweight properties with thermal stability is critical, though beryllium's toxicity and cost limit broader adoption compared to conventional aluminum or titanium alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2078 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 1.195 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.08070 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1219 | eV/atom | — |