Ca7NiIr2O12 is a complex mixed-metal oxide ceramic compound combining calcium, nickel, and iridium in a pyrochlore or perovskite-related crystal structure. This is a research-phase material primarily of interest for high-temperature electrochemical and catalytic applications, where the combination of noble metal (iridium) and transition metal (nickel) sites offers potential for oxygen evolution reactions, solid oxide fuel cell cathodes, or advanced catalytic systems. The material represents exploration of rare-earth-free alternatives in functional ceramic families, positioning it as a candidate for next-generation energy conversion and catalysis rather than a production commodity.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.523 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 1.044 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.04900 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.391 | eV/atom | — |