Na4BeW is an intermetallic compound combining sodium, beryllium, and tungsten—a research-phase material rather than a production alloy. This compound belongs to the family of lightweight intermetallics and refractory systems, with potential applications where combinations of low density, high stiffness, and thermal stability are valuable. Because it remains primarily in academic or experimental contexts, engineers considering it should evaluate it against established lightweight alternatives (aluminum alloys, magnesium alloys, titanium) and confirm material availability and processing feasibility for their specific application.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 22.87 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3300 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 9.100 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 3.675 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 2.905 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 1.319 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.194 | eV/atom | — |