GaIr
ceramic· GaIr
GaIr is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining gallium and iridium, representing a high-density material in the intermetallic ceramic family. While not widely established in mainstream industrial production, materials in this class are of research interest for extreme-environment applications where high density, thermal stability, and hardness are critical; the iridium-gallium system falls within the broader field of refractory intermetallics being explored for aerospace, catalytic, and high-temperature structural applications where conventional ceramics or superalloys reach their limits.
High-temperature structural applicationsRefractory intermetallics researchCatalytic or electrochemical systemsAerospace thermal managementExtreme-environment materials
Compliance & Regulations
?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries | 31,447.9 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 31,608.1 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.4200 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries | 9,827.6 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 5,737.7 | ksi | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.5483 | lb/in³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 0.5900 | µV/K | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3518 | eV/atom | — |
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Regulatory Screening
Environmental
RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.