BaCa₂Ir is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining barium, calcium, and iridium in a structured crystal lattice. This is a research-phase material studied for its potential in high-temperature and corrosion-resistant applications, belonging to a family of complex oxides and intermetallics that combine refractory metals with alkaline earth elements to achieve enhanced mechanical and chemical stability. The material's significance lies in its potential for extreme-environment applications where conventional ceramics or superalloys may degrade, though industrial-scale use remains limited and the compound is primarily of interest to materials researchers exploring next-generation structural ceramics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 5,193.8 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2900 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,702.1 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2167 | 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) | 0.2649 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.04177 | eV/atom | — |