YZrBe is an experimental intermetallic compound combining yttrium, zirconium, and beryllium—a research-phase material developed to explore lightweight, high-stiffness metallic systems. This ternary system belongs to the family of advanced refractory and beryllium-containing alloys, designed for applications requiring high elastic modulus-to-weight ratios in extreme environments. While not yet in widespread commercial production, materials of this composition are investigated for aerospace, defense, and high-temperature structural applications where the combination of low density and stiffness offers potential advantages over conventional titanium or aluminum alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 72.13 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3000 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 36.20 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.028 | kg/m³ | 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) | 0.1719 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.07586 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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