ZrBe₂Zn is an intermetallic compound combining zirconium, beryllium, and zinc in a defined stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the family of lightweight, high-strength intermetallics and is primarily of research or specialized industrial interest rather than a commodity material. Applications are limited and largely experimental, focusing on aerospace and high-performance contexts where the combination of low density with high stiffness is valuable, though beryllium toxicity and processing complexity restrict its practical adoption compared to conventional titanium or aluminum alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 15,954.2 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.5000 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 1,174.8 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1905 | 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) | 0.3267 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.06436 | eV/atom | — |