BeCr is a beryllium-chromium intermetallic compound or alloy system that combines the lightweight properties of beryllium with chromium's corrosion and oxidation resistance. This material belongs to the family of refractory intermetallics and is primarily of research or specialized industrial interest rather than a commodity material. It is explored for high-temperature applications where weight reduction and oxidation resistance are both critical, though beryllium's toxicity in powder form and processing complexity limit its widespread adoption compared to conventional superalloys or ceramic matrix composites.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.195 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.3260 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.3483 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1913 | eV/atom | — |