MgZrBe is a ternary intermetallic alloy combining magnesium, zirconium, and beryllium. This is a research-stage material developed for applications requiring the combination of low density (characteristic of magnesium alloys) with enhanced stiffness and thermal stability (from zirconium and beryllium additions). The alloy represents exploration into high-performance lightweight structural materials, though industrial adoption remains limited due to the cost and toxicity concerns associated with beryllium, as well as the material's complex processing requirements.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 71.70 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2400 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 46.72 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 3.905 | 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) | 0.1483 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.05226 | eV/atom | — |