BeSiW is a ternary metal alloy combining beryllium, silicon, and tungsten elements, belonging to the refractory metal alloy family. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established commercial production, with potential applications in high-temperature structural applications where the combination of low density (beryllium), hardness (tungsten), and thermal stability (silicon) could offer advantages over conventional superalloys or refractory metals used individually. Engineers considering BeSiW would be evaluating it for niche high-performance applications where extreme temperature resistance, low weight, and wear resistance are simultaneously critical—though material availability, manufacturing complexity, and beryllium's toxicity handling requirements make it a specialized choice requiring careful justification against mature alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 9.065 | kg/m³ | — |
| 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) | 0.5247 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.2036 | eV/atom | — |