BeRuRh2 is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining beryllium, ruthenium, and rhodium—a rare ternary system that belongs to the family of refractory intermetallics. This material is primarily of research and experimental interest rather than established production use; it represents investigation into high-performance ceramic materials that combine the lightweight properties of beryllium with the thermal stability and corrosion resistance of the platinum-group metals (ruthenium and rhodium). Engineers would consider this material for extreme-environment applications where conventional ceramics or superalloys prove inadequate, though limited industrial adoption and availability currently restrict its practical deployment.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 238.0 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3500 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 86.95 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 10.17 | kg/m³ | — |
| 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) | 0.2563 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.04325 | eV/atom | — |