ZrBe2Ga is an intermetallic compound combining zirconium, beryllium, and gallium—a rare ternary metal system that belongs to the family of lightweight, high-strength intermetallics. This is a research-phase material with limited industrial deployment; it represents exploration into advanced metal combinations potentially offering tailored stiffness and density characteristics for demanding aerospace or high-performance applications. The incorporation of beryllium (known for low density and high modulus) suggests this alloy targets applications where weight reduction is critical, though beryllium's toxicity and processing challenges typically restrict such materials to specialized, high-value sectors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 102.2 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3400 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | -16.49 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.140 | 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) | 0.5049 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1069 | eV/atom | — |