CaIrN2 is an experimental ceramic compound combining calcium, iridium, and nitrogen, belonging to the family of metal nitride ceramics. This research-phase material is being studied for potential high-performance applications where extreme hardness, thermal stability, and corrosion resistance are critical; metal nitride ceramics in this composition space are of interest for cutting tools, wear-resistant coatings, and high-temperature structural applications, though CaIrN2 specifically remains primarily a laboratory compound without established commercial production.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3325 | 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) | 0.1102 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4263 | eV/atom | — |