ZrBe2Nb is an experimental intermetallic compound combining zirconium, beryllium, and niobium, representing a research-phase material in the family of advanced refractory and high-performance alloys. This material is not widely commercialized but is of interest in materials science for investigating lightweight-to-stiffness ratios and high-temperature stability, particularly in aerospace and defense applications where beryllium's low density and niobium's refractory properties are leveraged. Engineers considering this material should recognize it remains primarily in the development phase; viability depends on your application's ability to work with emerging compositions and potential constraints around beryllium handling and material availability.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 18,556.1 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.4200 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 5,924.8 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2035 | 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) | 0.3055 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1169 | eV/atom | — |