BeSi2Ir is an experimental intermetallic ceramic compound combining beryllium, silicon, and iridium elements. 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 environments where conventional ceramics or superalloys reach their limits. The addition of iridium to beryllium-silicon systems aims to improve high-temperature strength, oxidation resistance, and thermal stability—properties critical for aerospace and energy applications where conventional materials degrade.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 8.496 | kg/m³ | — |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.4676 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1097 | eV/atom | — |