Na2BeNb is an intermetallic compound composed of sodium, beryllium, and niobium, representing an experimental material from the family of lightweight metal compounds with potential structural applications. This compound is primarily of research interest rather than established in widespread industrial production, with its unique combination of constituent elements suggesting potential for applications requiring low density combined with high stiffness. The material's notable characteristics stem from beryllium's lightweight nature and niobium's high-temperature capabilities, making it conceptually attractive for aerospace and advanced structural systems, though practical manufacturing, processability, and environmental considerations remain active areas of investigation.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 45.10 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.4100 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 10.56 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 3.316 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.4270 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 1.131 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.030 | eV/atom | — |