KZrBe2

metal

· JVASP-70297· KZrBe2

KZrBe2 is an intermetallic compound combining potassium, zirconium, and beryllium elements, representing an experimental material in the family of lightweight high-strength intermetallics. This ternary system is primarily a research material investigated for potential aerospace and structural applications where the combination of low density with high elastic stiffness could offer weight savings; however, limited industrial adoption and challenges associated with beryllium toxicity and processing difficulty have constrained its practical use compared to conventional titanium alloys and aluminum composites.

experimental aerospace structureslightweight structural composites (research phase)high-stiffness-to-weight applicationsrefractory intermetallic researchadvanced materials development

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions
Bulk Modulus(K)	6,439.7	ksi	—
Poisson's Ratio(ν)	0.3900	-	—
Shear Modulus(G)	3,063.2	ksi	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	0.1154	lb/in³	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.000	eV	—
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.000	µB	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.6645	eV/atom	—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	0.5182	eV/atom	—

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Regulatory Screening

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KZrBe2

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