YBe2Mo is an intermetallic compound combining yttrium, beryllium, and molybdenum, belonging to the family of refractory and high-strength intermetallics. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established commercial production, investigated for applications requiring exceptional stiffness and thermal stability in demanding environments. Its notable characteristics make it a candidate for high-temperature structural applications where conventional alloys reach performance limits, though engineering adoption remains limited due to beryllium's toxicity concerns, manufacturing complexity, and the material's brittleness typical of intermetallic compounds.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 15,775.8 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3500 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 6,784.9 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2001 | 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) | 0.2778 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.05692 | eV/atom | — |