ZrBe2Si

metal

· JVASP-70459· ZrBe2Si

ZrBe₂Si is an intermetallic compound combining zirconium, beryllium, and silicon—a research-phase material rather than a widely commercialized alloy. This compound belongs to the family of lightweight high-modulus intermetallics, investigated primarily for aerospace and high-temperature structural applications where weight reduction and stiffness are critical. Engineers consider intermetallics like ZrBe₂Si when conventional alloys cannot meet simultaneous demands for low density, high strength, and thermal stability, though manufacturability, brittleness, and beryllium toxicity in processing remain significant barriers to widespread adoption.

aerospace structures (research)high-temperature applicationslightweight compositesadvanced intermetallic compoundsstiffness-critical designs

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions
Bulk Modulus(K)	16,593.8	ksi	—
Poisson's Ratio(ν)	0.3000	-	—
Shear Modulus(G)	8,341.1	ksi	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	0.1467	lb/in³	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.000	eV	—
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.000	µB	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.5583	eV/atom	—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	0.01503	eV/atom	—

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ZrBe2Si

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