BeNb4Sn is an intermetallic compound combining beryllium, niobium, and tin, belonging to the family of refractory metal alloys and intermetallics. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established industrial production, investigated for high-temperature structural applications where the combination of low density (beryllium-bearing) and refractory properties (niobium-based) offers theoretical advantages. The specific composition suggests potential use in aerospace or advanced power systems where weight reduction and thermal stability are critical, though practical adoption remains limited due to manufacturing complexity and the inherent brittleness typical of beryllium-containing intermetallics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 7.214 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.6874 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.5289 | eV/atom | — |