Ac2ZnIr
ceramicAc2ZnIr is a ternary intermetallic ceramic compound containing actinium, zinc, and iridium. This is a research-phase material with limited industrial deployment; it belongs to the family of high-density intermetallic ceramics that combine refractory and noble metal elements, primarily studied for specialized applications requiring extreme density and thermal/chemical stability. The material's notable characteristics stem from its actinium content (lending nuclear or radiation-shielding potential) combined with iridium's exceptional corrosion resistance and high melting point, making it of interest in nuclear engineering, advanced shielding systems, and high-temperature material research rather than conventional structural applications.
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Density(ρ) | — | lb/in³ | — | — |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |