Be₂NiIr is an intermetallic compound combining beryllium, nickel, and iridium in a defined stoichiometric ratio. This is a research-phase material within the broader family of high-performance intermetallics, studied primarily for potential applications requiring exceptional strength-to-weight ratios, thermal stability, or corrosion resistance at elevated temperatures. The incorporation of iridium—a platinum-group refractory metal—suggests development for extreme-environment applications, though industrial adoption remains limited and the material is primarily encountered in academic materials science and advanced metallurgy research rather than established production industries.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01340 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5800 | eV/atom | — |