BeNi₄P is an intermetallic compound combining beryllium, nickel, and phosphorus, belonging to the family of metal phosphides with potential for high-performance structural and functional applications. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial production, investigated for its combination of light weight (beryllium-based) with hardness and thermal stability (nickel-phosphide phases). Engineers would consider this compound for advanced aerospace, defense, or wear-resistant applications where the unique density-to-strength characteristics of beryllium intermetallics offer advantages over conventional superalloys or ceramic alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2355 | 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) | 0.6818 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.2559 | eV/atom | — |