Ta₂Be₂Pb is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining tantalum, beryllium, and lead—a rare ternary system that exists primarily in research contexts rather than established industrial production. This material belongs to the family of high-density intermetallic ceramics and represents an exploratory composition combining the refractory properties of tantalum with the lightweight characteristics of beryllium, moderated by lead's density and potential damping properties. The material's viability for engineering applications remains experimental; it is studied for potential use in specialized high-temperature or radiation-shielding environments where the combination of constituent elements offers theoretical advantages, though practical manufacturing, cost, and toxicity concerns (lead content) limit current industrial adoption.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 55.68 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3500 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 27.54 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 11.96 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.7245 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.5638 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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