MgBeCr4 is a quaternary intermetallic compound combining magnesium, beryllium, and chromium elements. This material exists primarily in research and specialized development contexts rather than widespread commercial production, likely investigated for applications requiring lightweight properties combined with refractory or high-temperature characteristics inherent to chromium-bearing systems. Engineers would evaluate this material in advanced aerospace, defense, or high-performance industrial applications where the low density of magnesium and beryllium, paired with chromium's oxidation and wear resistance, offers potential advantages over conventional alloys—though practical deployment remains limited by processing complexity, beryllium toxicity concerns during handling, and the material's relative immaturity compared to established alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.210 | 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) | 0.5280 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.4756 | eV/atom | — |