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.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1838 | 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) | 0.2573 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.06869 | eV/atom | — |