YTiBe is an experimental intermetallic compound combining yttrium, titanium, and beryllium, representing research into advanced lightweight metallic systems with potential for high-temperature applications. While not yet established in mainstream industrial production, this material family is investigated for aerospace and defense applications where the combination of low density with elevated stiffness could enable improved structural efficiency. The material remains primarily in the research and development phase, with engineering interest centered on understanding its thermomechanical properties and manufacturing feasibility as part of broader efforts to develop next-generation structural alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 9,151.9 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3800 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3,779.7 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1483 | 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) | 0.5334 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.4182 | eV/atom | — |