BeNbZn2
metal· JVASP-68115· BeNbZn2
BeNbZn2 is an intermetallic compound combining beryllium, niobium, and zinc—a research-phase material within the broader family of lightweight metallic intermetallics. While not yet established in mainstream engineering applications, this composition is of interest in materials research for potential high-specific-strength applications, particularly in scenarios where the low density of beryllium combined with niobium's refractory properties could offer advantages over conventional alloys. Development of such materials focuses on overcoming intermetallic brittleness challenges to unlock opportunities in aerospace, defense, and high-temperature structural applications where weight reduction is critical.
aerospace structures (experimental)high-temperature applications (research phase)lightweight intermetallicsadvanced defense systems (potential)materials research and developmentspecific-strength-critical designs
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2517 | lb/in³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1909 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.01369 | eV/atom | — |
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Regulatory Screening
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