Ca2SiIr2

ceramic
· Ca2SiIr2

Ca₂SiIr₂ is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining calcium, silicon, and iridium—a research-phase material that bridges ceramic and metallic properties. This composition belongs to the family of high-entropy or complex intermetallic ceramics being explored for extreme-environment applications where conventional ceramics or metals fall short. As an experimental compound rather than an established commercial material, Ca₂SiIr₂ is primarily of interest to materials researchers investigating novel refractory systems and high-temperature structural ceramics, particularly where iridium's exceptional stability and density are leveraged alongside ceramic hardness.

High-temperature structural applications (research phase)Refractory ceramics developmentAerospace/jet engine researchAdvanced intermetallic compositesExtreme-environment component testing

Compliance & Regulations

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Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries
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Pa
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij)
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1/GPa
Elastic Anisotropy(AU)
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Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij)
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Pa
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
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Shear Modulus(G)2 entries
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Density(ρ)
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Band Gap(Eg)
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Magnetic Moment(μB)
µB
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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