ZrBeSi2 is an intermetallic compound combining zirconium, beryllium, and silicon—a research-phase material belonging to the family of lightweight refractory intermetallics. This compound is primarily of academic and experimental interest, investigated for potential high-temperature structural applications where low density and stiffness are jointly valued, though commercial adoption remains limited due to beryllium's toxicity concerns, processing challenges, and the maturity of competing alternatives like titanium aluminides and ceramic matrix composites. Engineers would consider this material only in specialized research contexts or advanced aerospace programs where the combination of low density with adequate mechanical rigidity justifies the developmental and health-safety costs.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 121.8 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2300 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 83.57 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 4.427 | 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) | 0.3254 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2159 | eV/atom | — |