YBe2Ir

ceramic

· JVASP-67191· YBe2Ir

YBe₂Ir is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining yttrium, beryllium, and iridium—a research-stage material belonging to the family of complex intermetallic ceramics with potential for high-temperature and specialized applications. This material remains largely experimental; compounds in this family are investigated for extreme-environment applications where conventional ceramics or metals prove insufficient due to their combination of high density, stiffness, and potential thermal or catalytic properties. Engineers would consider YBe₂Ir primarily in advanced research contexts rather than established industrial production, as synthesis, processing, and long-term reliability data remain limited compared to mature engineering ceramics.

high-temperature research applicationsexperimental aerospace materialscatalytic or functional ceramicsadvanced metallurgical researchspecialized extreme-environment testing

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions
Bulk Modulus(K)	14,695.2	ksi	DFT · OptB88vdW
Poisson's Ratio(ν)	0.3300	-	DFT · OptB88vdW
Shear Modulus(G)	6,142.3	ksi	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	0.3114	lb/in³	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.000	eV	DFT · OptB88vdW
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.000	µB	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.2015	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.3371	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW

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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.

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YBe2Ir

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Environmental