BeCoIr is a ternary intermetallic alloy combining beryllium, cobalt, and iridium. This is a research-phase material developed to explore high-performance alloy systems with potential for extreme service conditions, leveraging the refractory properties of iridium, the strength contributions of cobalt, and the low density benefits of beryllium. The material is not yet established in routine industrial production, but the alloy family is of interest where exceptional thermal stability, oxidation resistance, or strength-to-weight ratios are required in demanding aerospace or high-temperature applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.4467 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 1.421 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.2601 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.05217 | eV/atom | — |