Ca3Ir is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining calcium and iridium, belonging to the family of metallic ceramics and intermetallics that exhibit mixed ionic-covalent bonding characteristics. This material remains largely in the research phase, with primary interest in high-temperature applications and as a model compound for studying the properties of rare-earth and refractory intermetallic systems. The inclusion of iridium—a platinum-group metal with exceptional corrosion resistance and thermal stability—suggests potential utility in extreme environments, though practical engineering applications remain limited compared to established intermetallic families.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1866 | 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) | 0.09160 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1339 | eV/atom | — |