HfBe₂W is an intermetallic compound combining hafnium, beryllium, and tungsten—a research-phase material in the family of refractory metal intermetallics. This composition targets extreme-environment applications where high hardness, low density, and thermal stability are critical, though it remains primarily in development rather than established production. The material is of interest to aerospace and defense sectors exploring next-generation alternatives to conventional superalloys and tungsten alloys, particularly where weight reduction and performance at elevated temperatures are design drivers.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 130.1 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.4900 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 25.79 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 10.98 | kg/m³ | — |
| 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) | 0.5656 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.2596 | eV/atom | — |