BeCoRh2 is an experimental intermetallic compound combining beryllium, cobalt, and rhodium—a research-phase material within the cobalt-rhodium alloy family. This ternary metal system is being investigated for high-performance applications requiring exceptional stiffness and thermal stability, though it remains primarily in laboratory development rather than established commercial production. The material's appeal lies in its potential to combine the lightweight benefits of beryllium with the high-temperature oxidation resistance and strength of noble transition metals, making it a candidate for aerospace and high-temperature structural applications where conventional superalloys face limitations.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 227.1 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3500 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 88.00 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 9.572 | kg/m³ | — |
| 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) | 0.1883 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1142 | eV/atom | — |