YHfBe2 — Properties & Data | MatWorld

YHfBe2

ceramic

· JVASP-71040· YHfBe2

YHfBe2 is an experimental intermetallic ceramic compound combining yttrium, hafnium, and beryllium, representing a research-phase material in the ultra-high-performance ceramic family. This composition sits at the intersection of refractory metallics and lightweight ceramics, potentially offering unique combinations of thermal stability and mechanical properties for extreme-environment applications. Due to its nascent development status, YHfBe2 remains primarily a research compound rather than an established engineering material; it would be of interest to teams developing next-generation systems for aerospace, nuclear, or high-temperature structural applications where conventional ceramics reach their limits.

advanced aerospace structureshigh-temperature materials researchnuclear reactor applicationsrefractory coatingslightweight composite reinforcementthermal barrier systems

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions
Bulk Modulus(K)	12,788	ksi	DFT · OptB88vdW
Poisson's Ratio(ν)	0.2500	-	DFT · OptB88vdW
Shear Modulus(G)	8,014.8	ksi	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	0.2494	lb/in³	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.000	eV	DFT · OptB88vdW
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.000	µB	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.2453	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	0.07843	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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.

YHfBe2

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental