TaBeCr is a ternary refractory metal alloy combining tantalum, beryllium, and chromium, designed for extreme-temperature and high-strength applications where conventional superalloys reach their limits. This material family is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest, valued in aerospace and defense sectors for components requiring exceptional hardness, thermal stability, and resistance to oxidation and thermal cycling. The addition of beryllium to a tantalum-chromium base aims to achieve a lightweight-yet-rigid system suitable for critical applications where weight savings and structural integrity at elevated temperatures are both essential.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 26,082.1 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2700 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 6,825.5 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3712 | 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) | 0.4466 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.2627 | eV/atom | — |