BeCr3 is an intermetallic compound combining beryllium and chromium, belonging to the family of lightweight transition metal intermetallics. This material is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest rather than mainstream engineering use, valued for applications requiring the combination of beryllium's low density with chromium's oxidation resistance and hardness. BeCr3 appears in aerospace, nuclear, and high-temperature applications where weight reduction and thermal stability are critical, though its toxicity during processing and limited commercial availability restrict its adoption compared to conventional superalloys or titanium-based alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2319 | 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) | 0.1594 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.08091 | eV/atom | — |