ZrBe₂Ru is an intermetallic compound combining zirconium, beryllium, and ruthenium, belonging to the family of advanced refractory and high-performance metal alloys. This is a specialized research material rather than a commodity alloy, studied for potential applications requiring extreme temperature stability, corrosion resistance, and high strength-to-weight characteristics. The ruthenium addition confers enhanced oxidation and corrosion resistance, while the zirconium-beryllium matrix offers lightweight properties, making this material of interest in aerospace, nuclear, and high-temperature structural applications where conventional superalloys reach their limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2408 | 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) | 0.1760 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2616 | eV/atom | — |