TiBe
metal· TiBe
TiBe is an intermetallic compound combining titanium and beryllium, representing a lightweight metallic system with high stiffness and low density. This material belongs to the family of refractory intermetallics and remains largely experimental; it has been investigated primarily in aerospace research contexts where extreme strength-to-weight ratios and elevated-temperature performance are critical. TiBe is not widely commercialized due to beryllium's toxicity concerns, processing difficulty, and cost, but it represents a material of interest for specialized applications where traditional titanium alloys or aluminum-beryllium composites fall short.
aerospace structural componentshigh-performance research applicationslightweight high-stiffness systemselevated-temperature applicationsintermetallic research
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)3 entries | 125.9 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 125.9 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 126.2 | GPa | — | ||
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij) | Matrix (redacted) | 1/GPa | — | ||
Elastic Anisotropy(AU) | 1.399 | - | — | ||
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij) | Matrix (redacted) | Pa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν)2 entries | 0.2526 | - | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.2700 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G)3 entries | 74.60 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 74.60 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 78.42 | GPa | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 3.759 | kg/m³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 22.82 | µV/K | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.04180 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1310 | eV/atom | — |
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Regulatory Screening
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RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.