Be₂IrBr is an experimental intermetallic ceramic compound combining beryllium, iridium, and bromine—a rare composition that falls outside conventional engineering material classes and appears to be primarily a research material. This compound and related beryllium-iridium systems have attracted academic interest for their potential in high-temperature applications and as model systems for studying metal-halide intermetallic behavior, though industrial adoption remains limited. Engineers would encounter this material primarily in specialized research contexts exploring novel ceramics or advanced refractory candidates rather than in established production environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | 18,414 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 5,504.2 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Density(ρ) | 0.3251 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 1.016 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.3843 | eV/atom | — |