CeSi₂Ir₃ is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining cerium, silicon, and iridium—a research-phase material belonging to the rare-earth silicide family. This composition sits at the intersection of refractory ceramics and high-performance intermetallics, designed to explore enhanced thermal stability, oxidation resistance, and mechanical properties at extreme temperatures where conventional materials degrade. While not yet established in mainstream production, compounds in this material family are investigated for aerospace, nuclear, and ultra-high-temperature structural applications where density and phase stability under thermal cycling are critical design constraints.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 12.85 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.5100 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8630 | eV/atom | — |