LiBeW2 is an experimental intermetallic compound combining lithium, beryllium, and tungsten, representing a research-phase material in the family of lightweight high-strength alloys. While not yet established in mainstream industrial production, this material class is being investigated for applications requiring the combination of low density (from lithium and beryllium) with the hardness and refractory properties of tungsten. Engineers would consider this material primarily in advanced aerospace or defense research contexts where weight reduction and thermal performance are critical, though commercial availability and processing maturity remain limited compared to conventional titanium or nickel-based alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 118.8 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.1500 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 17.74 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 11.26 | 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) | 0.4978 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1825 | eV/atom | — |