Be₂ReIr is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining beryllium, rhenium, and iridium—a research-stage material belonging to the high-entropy intermetallic family. This material is primarily of academic interest for ultra-high-temperature applications and advanced metallurgical research, where the combination of lightweight beryllium with refractory elements (rhenium and iridium) is explored for extreme thermal and chemical stability. Engineers would consider this material only in specialized contexts where conventional superalloys or ceramics prove insufficient, though practical applications remain limited pending validation of manufacturability and long-term performance data.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.5244 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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) | 0.01920 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3160 | eV/atom | — |