Y2BeSn is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining yttrium, beryllium, and tin—a ternary phase that belongs to the family of advanced ceramics and intermetallics. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than a mature commercial product, studied for potential high-temperature structural applications where combined stiffness, low density, and thermal stability are valued. The beryllium and tin constituents confer specific electronic and mechanical characteristics that distinguish it from conventional oxide ceramics, making it a candidate for specialized aerospace and defense applications requiring materials that operate at elevated temperatures with controlled density.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 8,621 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4,033.5 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1908 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | DFT · TBmBJ | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.3620 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1716 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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