ScBeW is a ternary refractory metal alloy combining scandium, beryllium, and tungsten, designed for extreme-temperature and high-strength applications where conventional superalloys reach their performance limits. This material family is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest, developed for aerospace, nuclear, and defense applications requiring combinations of low density, high melting point, and exceptional strength at elevated temperatures. Engineers would consider ScBeW where weight reduction and thermal performance justify the complexity of processing refractory metal systems and the handling requirements associated with beryllium-containing alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2987 | lb/in³ | — |
| 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) | 0.5055 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.2362 | eV/atom | — |