Be₃Ir₁ is an intermetallic compound combining beryllium and iridium, classified as a semiconductor material. This is a research-phase compound rather than an established commercial material; it belongs to the family of refractory intermetallics that combine lightweight beryllium with the high-density, corrosion-resistant properties of iridium. Interest in such compounds stems from potential applications requiring extreme environmental stability, high-temperature performance, and unique electronic properties, though practical deployment remains limited due to beryllium's toxicity handling requirements and the rarity/cost of iridium.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 27,591 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 14,245.6 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00210 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4630 | eV/atom | — |