CaLaGe4Ir4 is an experimental intermetallic ceramic compound combining calcium, lanthanum, germanium, and iridium—a rare combination designed for high-temperature structural or functional applications. This material belongs to the family of complex rare-earth intermetallics and is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial production; it is studied for potential use in extreme-environment applications where thermal stability, chemical inertness, and density are critical. Engineers would consider this compound only in specialized R&D contexts exploring next-generation high-temperature materials or advanced catalytic systems where conventional ceramics and superalloys fall short.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 11.00 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.00690 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7556 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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