Hf2BeW is a refractory intermetallic compound composed of hafnium, beryllium, and tungsten, belonging to the class of high-temperature metallic materials. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest, investigated for extreme-environment applications where conventional superalloys reach their limits. It combines the high-temperature stability of hafnium-based intermetallics with tungsten's strength and density, making it a candidate for aerospace propulsion and hypersonic vehicle structures where thermal resistance and mechanical performance at elevated temperatures are critical.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 21,915.2 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3400 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 8,284.6 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.4756 | 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) | 0.1468 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.07584 | eV/atom | — |