NiBIr is a nickel-iridium binary alloy combining two platinum-group metals known for exceptional corrosion resistance and high-temperature stability. This material is primarily used in demanding electrochemical and catalytic applications, particularly in chlor-alkali processes, electrorefining, and chemical processing environments where both strength and resistance to aggressive electrolytes are critical. Engineers select NiBIr alloys when standard nickel or stainless steel alternatives cannot withstand prolonged exposure to chlorine, caustic solutions, or corrosive industrial media, or when catalytic activity is required alongside structural integrity.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 175.1 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.4500 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 23.09 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 13.04 | kg/m³ | — |
| 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) | -0.1932 | eV/atom | — |