K4ZrBe is an intermetallic compound combining potassium, zirconium, and beryllium—a research-stage material rather than an established commercial alloy. This composition lies within the broader family of lightweight refractory intermetallics, which are of interest for applications requiring low density combined with structural integrity at elevated temperatures. The material remains largely experimental; its potential applications would target aerospace, defense, or advanced thermal systems where weight reduction and high-temperature performance are critical, though practical implementation faces challenges around manufacturing scalability, cost, and material characterization that are typical of multi-component intermetallic systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 6.630 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.4300 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 1.100 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 1.700 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 3.632 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 1.232 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.178 | eV/atom | — |