YBe2Nb

metal
· JVASP-67526· YBe2Nb

YBe2Nb is an intermetallic compound composed of yttrium, beryllium, and niobium, representing a specialized high-performance metal system. This material belongs to the family of advanced intermetallics and is primarily investigated in research and development contexts for applications demanding exceptional specific strength, thermal stability, and corrosion resistance at elevated temperatures. YBe2Nb and related ternary intermetallic systems are of interest in aerospace, nuclear, and specialized high-temperature applications where conventional superalloys reach their performance limits, though industrial adoption remains limited compared to more mature material systems.

advanced aerospace structureshigh-temperature research materialsnuclear reactor componentslightweight structural compositesexperimental defense applicationsrefractory metal systems

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
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Density(ρ)
0.1838
lb/in³
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Band Gap(Eg)
0.000
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.2573
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
0.06869
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

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