BeNb4W
metalBeNb4W is a beryllium-niobium-tungsten intermetallic compound that belongs to the refractory metal alloy family, combining the lightweight and high-stiffness characteristics of beryllium with the high-temperature strength and refractory properties of niobium and tungsten. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than mainstream industrial production, with potential applications in aerospace and high-temperature structural applications where extreme weight savings and thermal resistance are critical. The combination of beryllium's low density with the refractory metals' temperature stability makes it a candidate for advanced aerospace propulsion systems and space structures, though processing challenges and beryllium toxicity concerns limit its current adoption compared to more conventional superalloys and composite alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Density(ρ) | — | kg/m³ | — | — |
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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 | — | — |