AcIr3 is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining actinium and iridium, representing an advanced ceramic material in the intermetallic family. This is primarily a research and development material studied for high-temperature structural applications and specialized nuclear or aerospace contexts where the extreme density and refractory properties of iridium-based ceramics offer potential advantages over conventional high-temperature ceramics. The material's composition suggests investigation into enhanced thermal stability, oxidation resistance, or neutron-absorbing capabilities relevant to nuclear fuel matrices or advanced reactor components.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.6274 | 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) | 0.1439 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.00101 | eV/atom | — |