Ca4BeNb is an intermetallic compound combining calcium, beryllium, and niobium elements, representing a specialized metal system primarily explored in materials research rather than established commercial production. This compound belongs to the family of lightweight intermetallics and is investigated for applications requiring combinations of low density with structural stability, though it remains largely in the experimental/development phase. The material's potential relevance lies in aerospace and advanced structural applications where the interplay of these constituent elements—particularly the light-weighting contribution of beryllium and calcium with niobium's strengthening effects—could address niche engineering challenges, though current industrial adoption is minimal.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 21.10 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2600 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 12.30 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 2.465 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 4.476 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 1.130 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.056 | eV/atom | — |