BeV2Ir is an intermetallic compound combining beryllium, vanadium, and iridium—a rare ternary metal system that remains primarily in the research and development phase rather than established industrial production. This material belongs to the family of high-density intermetallics and is of interest for applications requiring extreme performance in harsh environments, though commercial use is extremely limited. The combination of beryllium's low density with iridium's high density and corrosion resistance, along with vanadium's strength contribution, positions this compound for investigation in specialized aerospace, high-temperature, or neutron-resistant applications, though engineering adoption would require overcoming manufacturing complexity and cost barriers typical of such exotic ternary systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3646 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 1.152 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1919 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2967 | eV/atom | — |