MgBeFe2

metal
· JVASP-71915· MgBeFe2

MgBeFe2 is an intermetallic compound combining magnesium, beryllium, and iron—a research-phase material not yet in widespread commercial production. This ternary system sits within the family of lightweight intermetallics and represents an exploratory composition where beryllium's stiffness and low density are combined with iron for strength and magnesium for weight reduction. The material remains primarily of academic and advanced materials development interest, with potential applications in aerospace and defense sectors where extreme weight savings and high stiffness-to-weight ratios are critical, though processing challenges and beryllium toxicity considerations currently limit industrial adoption.

aerospace structural researchlightweight intermetallic developmenthigh-stiffness-to-density applicationsdefense systems engineeringexperimental alloy compositionadvanced materials study

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Bulk Modulus(K)
16,518.3
ksi
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
0.3000
-
Shear Modulus(G)
10,307.8
ksi
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Density(ρ)
0.1811
lb/in³
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Band Gap(Eg)
0.000
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
4.090
µB
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.2754
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
0.1732
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.
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