BeCrIr2

metal
· JVASP-67998· BeCrIr2

BeCrIr₂ is an experimental intermetallic compound combining beryllium, chromium, and iridium in a high-density metallic matrix. This material belongs to the family of refractory intermetallics and is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial production, with potential applications in extreme-environment engineering where very high stiffness, thermal stability, and corrosion resistance are simultaneously required. The combination of beryllium's low density contribution with the high-temperature and corrosion-resistant properties of chromium and iridium makes it a candidate for advanced aerospace and nuclear applications, though processing and toxicity concerns associated with beryllium limit its practical adoption compared to conventional superalloys.

aerospace researchnuclear reactor componentshigh-temperature structural materialsrefractory intermetallics (experimental)corrosion-resistant alloys

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
Units:
siimperial
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Bulk Modulus(K)
241.2
GPa—
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
0.3600
-—
Shear Modulus(G)
79.69
GPa—
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Density(ρ)
14.52
kg/m³—
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Band Gap(Eg)
0.000
eV—
Magnetic Moment(μB)
1.649
µB—
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.1316
eV/atom—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-0.1578
eV/atom—
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

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