CaB2Ir2
ceramic· CaB2Ir2
CaB₂Ir₂ is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining calcium, boron, and iridium—a rare ternary phase that bridges metallic and ceramic properties. This is a research-stage material studied primarily for its potential in high-temperature structural applications and advanced functional devices, where the iridium content provides oxidation resistance and the boride chemistry offers hardness and thermal stability. While not yet in widespread industrial use, compounds in this family are of interest to materials scientists exploring ultra-refractory materials for extreme environments where conventional superalloys or monolithic ceramics may fall short.
high-temperature structural compositesrefractory coatingsresearch metallurgyaerospace thermal barriershard-facing materialsadvanced ceramics development
Compliance & Regulations
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Density(ρ) | — | lb/in³ | — | — |
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Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | — | eV | — | — | |
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Seebeck Coefficient(S) | — | µV/K | — | — |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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Regulatory Screening
Environmental
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