Be2CrIr is an experimental intermetallic compound combining beryllium, chromium, and iridium, representing an advanced research material in the family of refractory and high-strength metal systems. This ternary composition is not widely commercialized and exists primarily in laboratory research contexts, where it is studied for potential applications requiring exceptional stiffness and thermal stability in extreme environments. The material's appeal lies in its potential to combine beryllium's low density with chromium and iridium's high-temperature strength and oxidation resistance, though practical deployment faces significant challenges including brittleness, manufacturability, and beryllium toxicity.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 209.1 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2300 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 143.5 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 10.23 | 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) | 0.1083 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2272 | eV/atom | — |