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Beryllium vs Hafnium (Hf pure >99.9%)
Property comparison of Beryllium and Hafnium (Hf pure >99.9%), both refractory.
| Property | Beryllium | Hafnium (Hf pure >99.9%) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yield strength | 241.33 MPa | 125 MPa | -48% |
| Tensile strength | 324.07 MPa | 480 MPa | +48% |
| Elastic modulus | 289,590 MPa | 78,000 MPa | -73% |
| Shear modulus | 137,900 MPa | 30,000 MPa | -78% |
| Poisson ratio | 0.1 | 0.37 | +270% |
| Density | 1,855 kg/m³ | 13,310 kg/m³ | +618% |
Difference is Hafnium (Hf pure >99.9%) relative to Beryllium. Values are taken from the representative row of each material; both materials may have multiple heat treatments or conditions on their individual pages.
Identification
Beryllium
- grade
- S-65
- standard
- MIL-HDBK-5J
- heat treatment
- Hot Pressed
Hafnium (Hf pure >99.9%)
- grade
- R02040
- standard
- CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics 103rd Ed.
- heat treatment
- annealed
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