Ca₂BeFe is an intermetallic compound containing calcium, beryllium, and iron that exhibits metallic bonding characteristics. This material belongs to the research-phase family of lightweight intermetallics and is not commonly found in widespread industrial production, making it primarily of interest to materials scientists exploring novel alloy systems with potential for weight reduction and stiffness applications. The combination of beryllium (known for low density and high stiffness) with iron and calcium suggests potential development pathways in aerospace or defense sectors, though practical use remains limited by beryllium toxicity concerns, processing complexity, and cost relative to established alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 38.31 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2800 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 23.17 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 2.789 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 2.136 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.6081 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.4984 | eV/atom | — |