ZrBeSn is a ternary intermetallic alloy combining zirconium, beryllium, and tin. This is a research-phase material within the family of refractory intermetallics and beryllium-based alloys, explored primarily for high-temperature structural applications where conventional alloys reach their limits. The combination of zirconium's refractory properties and beryllium's low density makes this material candidate for aerospace and defense applications requiring exceptional strength-to-weight ratios at elevated temperatures, though its development status and beryllium toxicity concerns limit current industrial deployment compared to more established superalloys and titanium aluminides.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2364 | 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) | 0.4223 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.03290 | eV/atom | — |