Ba2Ge5Ir4 is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining barium, germanium, and iridium, representing a complex ternary phase that exhibits high density and potential hardness characteristics typical of iridium-based ceramics. This material remains largely in the research and development phase, with investigation focused on understanding its crystal structure, thermal stability, and potential applications in extreme-environment composites or specialized refractory systems where the combination of a refractory metal (iridium) with intermetallic strengthening offers advantages over conventional single-phase ceramics.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 10.09 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.1370 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5743 | eV/atom | — |