Be₂IrRu is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining beryllium, iridium, and ruthenium—a research-stage material developed for high-temperature structural applications. This material belongs to the family of refractory intermetallics and is primarily of academic and advanced materials research interest rather than established commercial use. Its appeal lies in combining the lightweight characteristics of beryllium with the oxidation resistance and high-temperature stability of noble metals (iridium and ruthenium), making it relevant to extreme-environment engineering where conventional superalloys reach their limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.4235 | lb/in³ | — |
| 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) | 0.09840 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3204 | eV/atom | — |