BeNbCr is a ternary refractory metal alloy combining beryllium, niobium, and chromium. This is a research-phase material system explored for high-temperature structural applications where extreme thermal stability and low density are advantageous. The beryllium-niobium-chromium composition targets aerospace and power generation sectors where conventional superalloys reach thermal or weight limits, though industrial adoption remains limited due to beryllium's toxicity concerns, difficult processing, and the material's nascent development stage.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 25,483.1 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3100 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 5,972.7 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2354 | 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) | 0.3937 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.2512 | eV/atom | — |