C2Ir1U2 is an experimental ceramic compound combining carbon, iridium, and uranium in a fixed stoichiometric ratio. This mixed-metal carbide belongs to the family of refractory ceramics and represents a research-phase material exploring the properties of high-density, high-melting-point ceramics for extreme environments. While not yet widely deployed in production applications, materials in this composition space are of interest in nuclear fuel research, high-temperature structural applications, and specialized defense or aerospace contexts where iridium's exceptional hardness and uranium's nuclear properties may be leveraged.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4350 | eV/atom | — |