CuBIr is a copper-based intermetallic compound alloying copper with iridium, representing an experimental high-performance metallic material from the refractory metal family. This material is primarily of research interest for applications requiring combinations of high stiffness, elevated-temperature stability, and corrosion resistance; it remains largely in development rather than widespread industrial production. Engineers would consider this material for specialized aerospace, chemical processing, or electronic applications where the cost premium and limited processing maturity are justified by its anticipated performance advantages over conventional copper alloys or nickel superalloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 27,728.9 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 9,852.8 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.4445 | lb/in³ | — |
| 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) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1650 | eV/atom | — |