BeFeW

metal
· JVASP-74513· BeFeW

BeFeW is a ternary metal alloy combining beryllium, iron, and tungsten. This is an experimental or specialized composition not commonly found in conventional engineering practice; alloys in this system are primarily of research interest for applications demanding extreme property combinations such as very high stiffness, low density, or elevated-temperature performance. The beryllium-iron-tungsten system remains largely in development phases, with potential applications in aerospace, defense, or advanced tooling where weight savings and rigidity are critical, though availability, cost, and beryllium toxicity concerns during processing typically limit commercial adoption compared to established titanium or steel alternatives.

aerospace structures (experimental)high-stiffness-to-weight applicationsadvanced tooling and diesresearch and developmentdefense systems (specialized)high-temperature structural components

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Bulk Modulus(K)
ksi
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
-
Shear Modulus(G)
ksi
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Density(ρ)
lb/in³
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Band Gap(Eg)
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
µB
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.