BeW2Se is an intermetallic compound combining beryllium, tungsten, and selenium—a research material in the transition metal chalcogenide family. This compound remains largely experimental, with potential interest in high-strength, high-density applications where the unique combination of a lightweight refractory metal (beryllium) and a heavy transition metal (tungsten) with chalcogenide bonding might offer tailored mechanical and thermal properties. Engineers would consider this material primarily in advanced research contexts exploring new structural or functional materials for extreme environments, rather than in established industrial applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 22,417 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3500 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 10,931.5 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.4699 | 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) | 0.6848 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.05878 | eV/atom | — |