CaBe₂Fe is an intermetallic compound combining calcium, beryllium, and iron—a rare ternary system that exists primarily in research and specialized metallurgical contexts rather than mainstream production. This material belongs to the family of light-weight intermetallics and is studied for potential applications where the low density of beryllium and the structural stability of iron-based phases could offer benefits, though commercial use remains limited and the compound presents significant manufacturing and handling challenges due to beryllium toxicity. Engineers would consider this material only in advanced aerospace, defense, or specialty research programs where experimental high-performance alloys are being evaluated for extreme weight reduction or novel property combinations not achievable with conventional alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 3.305 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.1080 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.5491 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.3431 | eV/atom | — |