NaZrBe is an intermetallic compound combining sodium, zirconium, and beryllium elements, representing a specialized alloy composition in the lightweight refractory metal family. This material exists primarily in research and experimental contexts rather than established industrial production, with potential applications in aerospace and high-temperature structural applications where low density combined with refractory properties could offer advantages over conventional titanium or nickel-based alloys. The beryllium-zirconium-sodium combination suggests investigation into thermal stability and weight reduction for extreme-environment engineering, though practical adoption faces challenges related to beryllium toxicity in manufacturing, material brittleness, and limited supply chain maturity.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 37.58 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2800 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 21.03 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 3.271 | 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) | 0.4495 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.3494 | eV/atom | — |