BeNbFe is a ternary intermetallic compound combining beryllium, niobium, and iron—a research-stage material being investigated for high-strength, lightweight applications. This alloy belongs to the family of advanced intermetallics and is not yet widely deployed in production engineering, but represents ongoing exploration into materials that could offer improved strength-to-weight ratios for demanding structural applications. The combination of these three elements suggests potential for elevated-temperature performance and high stiffness, though BeNbFe remains primarily a laboratory composition requiring further development and characterization for industrial deployment.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 20,524.3 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.4200 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 6,113.3 | 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) | 0.8500 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.4960 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.2834 | eV/atom | — |