B4Ir3

ceramic

· B4Ir3

B4Ir3 is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining boron and iridium, belonging to the family of refractory metal borides. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established commercial production, pursued for extreme-temperature applications where conventional ceramics and superalloys reach their limits. The iridium-boron system offers potential for applications demanding exceptional oxidation resistance, hardness, and thermal stability at temperatures beyond 1500°C, though challenges in processing, brittleness, and cost have limited widespread industrial adoption compared to established alternatives like alumina or zirconia ceramics.

high-temperature structural ceramicsaerospace thermal protectionrefractory applicationsintermetallic matrix compositesresearch and development materialsultra-high-temperature coatings

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.2166	eV/atom	—

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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B4Ir3

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental