BeVGa₄ is an intermetallic compound composed of beryllium, vanadium, and gallium, representing a specialized metal-based material from the intermetallic family. This compound appears to be primarily a research or specialty material rather than a widespread commercial alloy, likely investigated for applications requiring the unique combination of beryllium's low density with vanadium and gallium's properties. Engineers would consider this material in contexts demanding lightweight structural performance or specialized electronic/thermal applications where conventional alloys prove inadequate, though its availability and cost typically limit it to niche, high-performance sectors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 10,370.2 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.4400 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,001.5 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2181 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 1.213 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.5822 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.4577 | eV/atom | — |