BeVRu is a beryllium-vanadium-ruthenium ternary metallic alloy combining the lightweight and stiffness characteristics of beryllium with the refractory and corrosion-resistant properties of vanadium and ruthenium. This material family has been explored primarily in research contexts for aerospace and high-temperature applications where the combination of low density with exceptional rigidity and chemical stability offers potential advantages over conventional superalloys. Engineers would consider BeVRu in specialized roles where beryllium's weight savings and the alloy's thermal/chemical stability justify the manufacturing complexity and cost associated with rare element metallurgy.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 143.3 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.4400 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 550.0 | MPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 7.207 | 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) | 0.3647 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.03964 | eV/atom | — |