Al6Ir2 is an intermetallic compound combining aluminum and iridium, representing a research-phase material in the family of high-temperature intermetallics. This compound is primarily of academic and exploratory interest for advanced aerospace and high-temperature structural applications, where the combination of a lightweight aluminum base with iridium's exceptional thermal stability and oxidation resistance could theoretically offer advantages over conventional superalloys, though industrial deployment remains limited and the material requires further development for practical engineering use.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000600 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6860 | eV/atom | — |