BaB₂Ir₂ is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining barium, boron, and iridium—a research-phase material within the broader family of transition metal borides and intermetallics. This composition is not yet widely deployed in commercial applications, but represents exploration into ultra-hard, high-melting-point ceramics for extreme-environment engineering. The iridium content suggests potential for applications demanding both thermal stability and chemical resistance, while the boride framework offers hardness and stiffness comparable to established refractory ceramics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 16,815.7 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2500 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 10,864.8 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3629 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 12.64 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5142 | eV/atom | — |