MnBe2Ir is an intermetallic compound combining manganese, beryllium, and iridium—a specialized metal alloy designed for high-performance applications demanding exceptional stiffness and thermal stability. This material belongs to the family of refractory intermetallics and is primarily of research and development interest rather than widespread industrial production; it is investigated for aerospace, defense, and high-temperature structural applications where conventional alloys reach their performance limits. Engineers would consider this material when weight savings, extreme rigidity, or resistance to thermal cycling are critical and when material cost and manufacturing complexity are secondary concerns.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 23,291.6 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2400 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 14,882.3 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3676 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 3.006 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1062 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3113 | eV/atom | — |