BeV₂Ge is an intermetallic compound combining beryllium, vanadium, and germanium, belonging to the family of refractory metal intermetallics. This is a research-phase material with limited commercial production; it is investigated primarily for high-temperature structural applications where conventional alloys reach their performance limits. The material's notable characteristics stem from beryllium's low density and high stiffness combined with vanadium's elevated melting point and hardness, making compounds of this type candidates for aerospace and advanced energy systems where weight reduction and thermal stability are critical.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 21,427.9 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3300 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 8,521 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2124 | 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) | 0.2562 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.03293 | eV/atom | — |