BeV2Si
metalBeV2Si is an intermetallic compound in the beryllium-vanadium-silicon system, representing a research-phase material combining lightweight beryllium with the strength and thermal properties of vanadium and silicon. This class of ternary intermetallics is explored for high-temperature structural applications where weight reduction and stiffness are critical, though such compounds typically remain in development rather than widespread industrial use due to challenges in processing, cost, and beryllium handling. The material's appeal lies in achieving favorable strength-to-weight ratios and elevated-temperature stability for potential aerospace and defense applications, though conventional titanium aluminides and superalloys remain the established choices for production engines and structures.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | — | Pa | — | — | |
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | — | - | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | Pa | — | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | — | kg/m³ | — | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |