YTaBe2 is an advanced ceramic compound in the yttrium tantalum beryllide family, combining rare-earth and refractory metal elements with beryllium. This is a research-stage material investigated for extreme-environment applications where conventional ceramics fall short, particularly in systems requiring simultaneous thermal stability, mechanical stiffness, and resistance to harsh chemical or irradiation conditions. The material represents the broader push toward ultra-high-temperature ceramics and advanced composites for next-generation aerospace, nuclear, and specialized defense systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 14,571.9 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 5,598.5 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2677 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.2903 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.09687 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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