CeSi3Ir is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining cerium, silicon, and iridium—a material class typically investigated for high-temperature structural and functional applications. This is a research-phase compound rather than a production material; intermetallics of this type are explored for their potential to combine ceramic hardness with metallic toughness, particularly in extreme thermal or corrosive environments. The iridium addition suggests potential interest in oxidation resistance and elevated-temperature stability, making it relevant to advanced aerospace, nuclear, or catalytic applications where conventional ceramics or superalloys face limitations.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2798 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.4180 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7614 | eV/atom | — |