CeSiIr is a ternary intermetallic ceramic compound combining cerium, silicon, and iridium. This is a research-phase material within the family of rare-earth transition metal silicides, engineered for extreme high-temperature applications where conventional superalloys reach their performance limits. The iridium addition provides superior oxidation resistance and refractory characteristics compared to binary cerium silicides, making it a candidate for aerospace and power generation systems operating in oxygen-containing environments at temperatures where traditional materials degrade.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 9.435 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 2.838 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.9449 | eV/atom | — |