BeCrIr2
metalBeCrIr₂ 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.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | — | Pa | — | — | |
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | — | - | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | Pa | — | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Density(ρ) | — | kg/m³ | — | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |