BePRu is an experimental intermetallic ceramic compound combining beryllium and ruthenium, representing research into advanced refractory materials with potential for extreme-temperature or radiation-resistant applications. While not yet a mainstream industrial material, compounds in this family are investigated for aerospace, nuclear, and high-performance electronic applications where conventional ceramics reach performance limits. The high density and unusual elastic properties suggest potential use in demanding environments requiring both thermal stability and mechanical integrity, though processing, brittleness, and beryllium toxicity considerations currently limit broader adoption.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 19,672.9 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.4600 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3,784 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2002 | 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) | 1.065 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.5871 | eV/atom | — |