Be₂FeIr is an intermetallic compound combining beryllium, iron, and iridium, belonging to the family of high-performance metallic intermetallics. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established in widespread commercial use; it represents exploration into ternary metal systems that combine the low density of beryllium with the high strength and corrosion resistance of iron and iridium. Engineers investigating this compound would be targeting applications requiring exceptional strength-to-weight ratios, high-temperature stability, or specialized aerospace and defense environments where material performance justifies the cost and processing complexity of rare-element alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 30,018.5 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2200 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 21,074 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3914 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 1.063 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.08690 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2653 | eV/atom | — |