La2ZrBe is an intermetallic compound combining lanthanum, zirconium, and beryllium—a research-phase material within the family of lightweight refractory intermetallics. This composition targets applications where thermal stability, low density, and high stiffness are critical, though it remains primarily in development and has not achieved widespread industrial deployment. The material's potential lies in aerospace and high-temperature structural applications where replacing heavier conventional alloys could improve efficiency, though manufacturing challenges and limited processing knowledge currently restrict its use to specialized research programs.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 7,336 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3000 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3,453.3 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2231 | lb/in³ | — |
| 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) | 0.4127 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.3406 | eV/atom | — |