YBeNb4 is an intermetallic compound composed of yttrium, beryllium, and niobium. This is a research-phase material rather than a production alloy; compounds in this family are investigated for their potential to combine the lightweight and stiffness properties of beryllium with the high-temperature strength and refractory characteristics of niobium. Such yttrium-containing intermetallics are of interest in aerospace and high-temperature applications where weight, thermal stability, and mechanical performance at elevated temperatures must be balanced, though commercial viability and manufacturing scalability remain under evaluation.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 6.438 | kg/m³ | — |
| 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) | 0.5374 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.4746 | eV/atom | — |