BeNbCr2 is an experimental refractory metal alloy combining beryllium, niobium, and chromium, belonging to the high-temperature metal family. This composition is primarily a research material being investigated for ultra-high-temperature structural applications where conventional superalloys reach their limits, with potential use in aerospace propulsion systems and extreme thermal environments. The alloy's appeal lies in its low density relative to refractory metals, making it a candidate for weight-critical applications where traditional tungsten or molybdenum-based systems would add excessive mass.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 27,764.6 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.4700 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 7,501.4 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2427 | lb/in³ | — |
| 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) | 0.3379 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.2269 | eV/atom | — |