CaSi₇Ir₃ is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining calcium, silicon, and iridium, representing a rare earth-adjacent ceramic system with potential for high-temperature applications. This material exists primarily in research contexts, where compounds in the Ca-Si-Ir family are investigated for their thermal stability, hardness, and potential catalytic or refractory properties. Compared to conventional ceramics, iridium-bearing intermetallics offer exceptional oxidation resistance and elevated-temperature performance, making them candidates for extreme-environment engineering where cost and material availability are secondary to performance.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 7.870 | kg/m³ | — |
| 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) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5746 | eV/atom | — |