YBeIr is an yttrium-beryllium-iridium intermetallic ceramic compound, likely a research-phase material combining the refractory and catalytic properties of iridium with the lightweight characteristics of beryllium and rare-earth strengthening from yttrium. This material family is being explored for extreme-temperature applications and specialized catalytic systems where conventional superalloys reach their performance limits, though industrial adoption remains limited due to the cost and toxicity concerns associated with beryllium processing.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3538 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1811 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5181 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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