Li₂BeNb is an intermetallic compound combining lithium, beryllium, and niobium. This is a research-phase material being studied for advanced structural and functional applications rather than a commercial engineering material in widespread use. The material family is notable for combining low-density lithium with refractory elements (beryllium and niobium), making it a candidate for extreme-environment applications where weight, thermal stability, and mechanical performance must all be optimized.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 62.14 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 7.870 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 3.295 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.9940 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.5778 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.4831 | eV/atom | — |