KBe2Fe is an intermetallic compound combining potassium, beryllium, and iron in a fixed stoichiometric ratio. This is a research-stage material rather than an established commercial alloy; it belongs to the family of ternary intermetallics that are studied for specialized applications where unique combinations of low density, thermal properties, or electronic characteristics are needed. Limited industrial deployment exists, but such beryllium-containing intermetallics are investigated in aerospace and advanced materials research for weight-critical or high-temperature applications where conventional alloys fall short.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 2.814 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 2.582 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 1.577 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.373 | eV/atom | — |