Hf3Be is an experimental intermetallic ceramic compound combining hafnium and beryllium, representing a refractory ceramic material designed for extreme-environment applications. This material belongs to the family of transition metal beryllides, which are primarily investigated in aerospace and nuclear research contexts for their potential to combine high-temperature stability with relatively low density. While not widely commercialized, hafnium beryllides are studied as candidate materials for advanced engine components, neutron moderators, and specialized thermal management systems where conventional ceramics or superalloys reach performance limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 12,641.5 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2600 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 7,627.5 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.4347 | 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) | 0.1471 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.06372 | eV/atom | — |