GaIr₃ is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining gallium and iridium, belonging to the family of refractory intermetallics. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established in high-volume production, with potential applications in extreme-temperature environments where conventional superalloys reach their limits due to its combination of a precious refractory metal (iridium) and a lower-density metallic element (gallium). The material's notable density and potential thermal stability make it relevant for aerospace propulsion, high-temperature electronics, or wear-resistant coating research, though practical engineering adoption requires validation of mechanical properties, oxidation resistance, and cost justification against existing alternatives like nickel-based superalloys or ceramic matrix composites.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 18.26 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1280 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.04790 | eV/atom | — |