CaP2Ir2

ceramic
· JVASP-10776· CaP2Ir2

CaP2Ir2 is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining calcium, phosphorus, and iridium—a rare material that sits at the intersection of phosphide chemistry and precious metal metallurgy. This compound remains primarily in the research domain, where it is investigated for high-temperature structural applications and potentially as a catalyst or wear-resistant coating material, leveraging iridium's exceptional hardness and chemical inertness alongside calcium phosphide's unique bonding characteristics. Its density and thermal stability make it a candidate for extreme-environment engineering, though industrial adoption is limited and material behavior is not yet fully characterized.

High-temperature ceramics (research)Catalyst substratesWear-resistant coatingsRefractory applicationsMaterials research compoundsExtreme-environment testing

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
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Density(ρ)
0.3188
lb/in³
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Band Gap(Eg)
0.4560
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
-334.4
µV/K
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.000
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-0.8872
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.
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