BeFeNi₂ is an intermetallic compound combining beryllium, iron, and nickel, representing a specialized ternary metal alloy system. This material belongs to the family of high-performance intermetallics investigated primarily in research and advanced aerospace contexts, where its combination of light weight (beryllium base) with the strength contributions of iron and nickel makes it potentially attractive for extreme-environment applications. While not widely commercialized, BeFeNi₂-type systems are studied for applications requiring high stiffness-to-weight ratios and elevated-temperature stability, though manufacturing complexity and beryllium toxicity concerns limit adoption compared to conventional superalloys or titanium alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 26,116.9 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3700 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 9,410 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2641 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 3.348 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1450 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1189 | eV/atom | — |