LiBe2Mo is an intermetallic compound combining lithium, beryllium, and molybdenum, representing an experimental material in the family of lightweight refractory intermetallics. This material is primarily of research interest for advanced aerospace and structural applications where extremely low density combined with high stiffness is valued, though it remains largely confined to laboratory investigation rather than established industrial production. The compound's combination of light elements (lithium, beryllium) with the refractory metal molybdenum suggests potential for high-temperature structural use, though thermal stability, manufacturability, and practical joining methods would require further development before widespread engineering adoption.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 116.3 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.4500 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 16.80 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 4.391 | kg/m³ | — |
| 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) | 0.4007 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1795 | eV/atom | — |