YBe2W

metal
· JVASP-69988· YBe2W

YBe2W is an intermetallic compound combining yttrium, beryllium, and tungsten elements, representing a specialized metal alloy in the rare-earth intermetallic family. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than widespread industrial production, with potential applications in high-temperature structural applications and materials science exploration due to the combination of refractory (tungsten) and lightweight (beryllium) properties. Engineers would consider YBe2W for advanced applications requiring thermal stability and low density, though commercial availability and processing challenges make it more relevant to aerospace research and materials development programs than conventional engineering design.

high-temperature structural researchaerospace materials developmentintermetallic compound studieslightweight refractory applicationsadvanced materials researchrare-earth alloy systems

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
Units:
siimperial
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Density(ρ)
7.947
kg/m³—
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Band Gap(Eg)
0.000
eV—
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB—
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.4716
eV/atom—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
0.2592
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.