BeZn2Ir
ceramic· JVASP-68061· BeZn2Ir
BeZn2Ir is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining beryllium, zinc, and iridium. This is a research-stage material rather than a widely deployed engineering ceramic; it belongs to the family of high-density intermetallic compounds that are investigated for applications requiring combinations of low density (beryllium contribution) and exceptional hardness or thermal stability (iridium contribution). The material's notability lies in its potential for extreme-environment applications where conventional ceramics or superalloys reach performance limits, though practical manufacturing, cost, and brittleness challenges have limited its adoption beyond specialized research and development contexts.
high-temperature structural applicationsaerospace research materialsradiation-resistant compoundshard-facing and wear-resistant coatingsexperimental tooling materialsnuclear or space propulsion research
Compliance & Regulations
?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | — | Pa | — | — | |
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | — | - | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | Pa | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Density(ρ) | — | kg/m³ | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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Regulatory Screening
Environmental
RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.