Ca2BeW is an intermetallic compound combining calcium, beryllium, and tungsten—a ternary metallic system that falls within the class of advanced intermetallics. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established in mainstream industrial production, as it represents exploration of high-strength, low-density combinations for specialized structural and aerospace applications. The tungsten component provides hardness and refractory characteristics, while beryllium's low density offers potential weight savings, making this family relevant to engineers seeking novel solutions for extreme-environment or high-performance-weight-ratio designs, though processing, toxicity considerations around beryllium dust, and limited availability constrain practical adoption.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 52.73 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2200 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 5.480 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.523 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 1.100 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 1.025 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.8411 | eV/atom | — |