Zr2BeW is a ternary intermetallic compound combining zirconium, beryllium, and tungsten. This material belongs to the family of high-temperature refractory alloys and is primarily encountered in research and specialized aerospace contexts rather than widespread commercial production. Its potential applications leverage the high melting point and density characteristics typical of tungsten-containing intermetallics, though engineering adoption remains limited due to beryllium's toxicity concerns and the material's brittleness at lower temperatures—factors that have historically restricted this alloy family to niche roles where extreme thermal resistance justifies the manufacturing and handling complexity.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 9.000 | 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) | 0.2514 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.04011 | eV/atom | — |