Ba₆Ni₂Ir₄O₁₈ is a complex mixed-metal oxide ceramic containing barium, nickel, and iridium in a structured lattice—a compound primarily of research interest rather than established commercial production. This material belongs to the family of multivalent transition-metal oxides, which are investigated for electrochemical catalysis, solid-state ionics, and high-temperature ceramic applications due to the synergistic properties enabled by combining noble-metal (Ir) and base-metal (Ni) sites. While not yet widely deployed in production, materials of this composition class are promising candidates for oxygen evolution catalysis in water-splitting systems, solid oxide fuel cell components, and corrosion-resistant coatings where iridium's nobility and nickel's electrochemical activity provide complementary advantages.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.799 | eV/atom | — |