K2BeW is an intermetallic compound combining beryllium and tungsten with potassium, representing a specialized metallic system rarely encountered in conventional engineering practice. This material belongs to the family of refractory intermetallics and is primarily of research or specialized industrial interest rather than a mainstream structural material. Its potential applications leverage the high melting point and density characteristics typical of tungsten-containing compounds, though limited industrial adoption and availability make it a niche choice reserved for advanced research, aerospace experimentation, or specialized high-temperature applications where conventional alloys prove inadequate.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 2,803.6 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2300 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 1,813 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1651 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 3.106 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 1.799 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.619 | eV/atom | — |