ErSi2Ir2 is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining erbium, silicon, and iridium elements, representing a research-phase material in the family of refractory intermetallics. This material class is investigated for extreme-temperature structural applications where conventional superalloys reach their limits, particularly in aerospace and energy sectors exploring next-generation powerplant designs. The combination of a rare-earth element (erbium) with the refractory metal iridium suggests potential for oxidation resistance and thermal stability, though ErSi2Ir2 remains primarily in experimental development rather than established industrial production.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 181.9 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2700 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 102.0 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 12.20 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 9.453 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.020 | eV/atom | — |