Ba₄SiIr is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining barium, silicon, and iridium, representing a complex mixed-metal oxide or silicate system. This is a research-phase material studied primarily for its potential in high-temperature structural applications and functional ceramic devices where the combination of barium's ionic properties, silicon's refractory character, and iridium's exceptional thermal stability and corrosion resistance could provide synergistic benefits. Engineers would consider this compound for advanced applications requiring extreme thermal environments or chemical durability, though it remains largely in the exploratory stage rather than established commercial use.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2203 | 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) | 1.185 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.8548 | eV/atom | — |