BeNbV is a refractory metal alloy combining beryllium, niobium, and vanadium, designed for extreme-temperature and high-strength applications where conventional superalloys reach their limits. This material belongs to the family of advanced refractory alloys and is primarily investigated in aerospace and nuclear research contexts for components requiring exceptional strength-to-weight ratios and thermal stability at elevated temperatures. Its use remains largely experimental or specialized, as refractory alloys of this composition offer potential advantages in hypersonic flight structures, reactor components, and space propulsion systems where traditional nickel or cobalt superalloys become limiting factors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2122 | 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) | 0.4987 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.3730 | eV/atom | — |