TiBe4Nb

metal
· JVASP-105978· TiBe4Nb

TiBe4Nb is a titanium-beryllium-niobium intermetallic compound that belongs to the family of lightweight refractory alloys combining titanium's strength-to-weight ratio with beryllium's low density and niobium's high-temperature stability. This material is primarily of research and development interest for aerospace and defense applications where extreme weight reduction and elevated-temperature performance are critical, though commercial adoption remains limited due to beryllium's toxicity concerns and processing challenges. Engineers would consider this compound for applications demanding exceptional specific strength (strength-to-weight ratio) and thermal stability where the added complexity of beryllium handling and cost can be justified.

aerospace structureshigh-temperature componentslightweight alloysresearch/experimental materialsdefense applicationsengine components

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
Units:
siimperial
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Density(ρ)
4.340
kg/m³—
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Band Gap(Eg)
0.000
eV—
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.6140
µB—
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.09130
eV/atom—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-0.1549
eV/atom—
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

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.