B8Mo8Ir4 is an experimental intermetallic compound combining boron, molybdenum, and iridium—a rare earth refractory material family under research for extreme-temperature structural applications. This composition leverages iridium's high melting point and chemical stability alongside molybdenum's strength, making it a candidate for aerospace and high-temperature materials research where conventional superalloys reach their limits. The material remains largely in the development phase; its viability depends on balancing brittleness typical of boride systems against potential performance gains in hypersonic or next-generation propulsion environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00460 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3680 | eV/atom | — |