LiTi2Be is an intermetallic compound combining lithium, titanium, and beryllium—a lightweight metallic system of research interest for applications demanding low density with reasonable stiffness. This is an experimental/specialized alloy rather than a commercial workhorse material; it belongs to the family of beryllium-containing intermetallics explored for aerospace and defense applications where weight reduction is critical, though production complexity and beryllium toxicity concerns limit broader industrial adoption. Engineers would consider this material primarily in advanced R&D contexts targeting ultra-lightweight structural components or specialty applications where conventional titanium or aluminum alloys cannot meet simultaneous density and stiffness targets.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 55.52 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2900 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 29.13 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 3.128 | 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) | 0.2251 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1385 | eV/atom | — |