BeIr4Rh is an experimental intermetallic ceramic compound combining beryllium, iridium, and rhodium. 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-temperature structural applications where the combination of lightweight beryllium with the high-melting-point noble metals iridium and rhodium could offer novel mechanical properties. Engineers investigating this compound would typically be exploring advanced aerospace or high-temperature engine components where conventional superalloys or ceramics reach performance limits, though availability and processing challenges make it suitable only for specialized development programs rather than conventional engineering design.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Density(ρ) | 0.5583 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.8638 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.6641 | eV/atom | — |