Hf2B8Ir6 is an experimental intermetallic compound combining hafnium, boron, and iridium—a ultra-high-temperature material belonging to the boride family. This research-phase compound is being investigated for extreme thermal environments where conventional superalloys reach their limits, with potential applications in hypersonic vehicles, advanced rocket engines, and next-generation power generation systems where its refractory behavior and metallic bonding structure could offer advantages over oxide ceramics in oxidation resistance and thermal shock tolerance.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01940 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4910 | eV/atom | — |