Er₃Ir is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining erbium (a rare-earth element) with iridium, forming a hard, dense material in the refractory ceramic family. This is a research-phase material primarily investigated for high-temperature structural applications where thermal stability, hardness, and chemical resistance are critical. While not yet widely deployed in production engineering, Er₃Ir and similar rare-earth iridium intermetallics are being explored as potential alternatives to conventional refractory ceramics and superalloys in extreme environments where conventional materials degrade.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 69.87 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3400 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 26.36 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 10.16 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.2659 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4133 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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