ZrBe2Fe is an intermetallic compound combining zirconium, beryllium, and iron, representing a specialized alloy in the refractory and high-performance metal family. This material is primarily investigated in research and advanced aerospace contexts where extreme temperature stability and low density-to-strength ratios are critical; however, it remains largely experimental with limited commercial deployment due to beryllium's toxicity concerns and manufacturing complexity. Engineers typically evaluate such zirconium-based intermetallics as alternatives to conventional superalloys when weight reduction or thermal performance at extreme conditions outweighs production cost and handling constraints.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.688 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.05900 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1828 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.07936 | eV/atom | — |