BiRh is an intermetallic ceramic compound composed of bismuth and rhodium, representing a high-density material from the metal ceramics family. While not widely commercialized in mainstream engineering, BiRh is of research interest for applications requiring high density and potential thermal or electrical properties at elevated temperatures. The material's combination of a heavy metal (bismium) with a noble transition metal (rhodium) positions it for specialized roles where density, corrosion resistance, and thermal stability are simultaneously valued, though its practical adoption remains limited compared to conventional ceramics and metal alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 108.9 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3800 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 29.23 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 12.22 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -10.84 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.3135 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1684 | eV/atom | — |