BeFePt is a ternary intermetallic compound combining beryllium, iron, and platinum, belonging to the class of high-performance metallic alloys. This material exists primarily in research and development contexts rather than widespread industrial production, with potential applications in aerospace and high-temperature engineering where the combination of low density (beryllium), ferromagnetism (iron), and chemical stability (platinum) could offer advantages. Engineers would consider BeFePt where extreme stiffness, thermal stability, and corrosion resistance are critical, though its rarity, cost, and limited processing knowledge compared to conventional alternatives limit current adoption.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 25,564.4 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3500 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 9,524.6 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.4225 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 2.424 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.2198 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.09511 | eV/atom | — |