Be₂CrCl is an intermetallic compound combining beryllium, chromium, and chlorine, representing an experimental material from the family of lightweight metal halides and beryllium-based intermetallics. This compound exists primarily in research contexts rather than established industrial production, with potential interest in advanced aerospace and high-temperature applications where the low density of beryllium combined with chromium's strength and oxidation resistance could offer weight savings. Its actual engineering viability remains limited by beryllium's toxicity concerns, processing complexity, and the lack of established supply chains and design data compared to conventional aerospace alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 3.523 | 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) | 1.055 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.3774 | eV/atom | — |