HfGeIr is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining hafnium, germanium, and iridium. This material belongs to the class of refractory intermetallics and is primarily of research interest rather than established commercial production, with potential applications in extreme-temperature structural applications where conventional superalloys reach their limits. The combination of a refractory metal (hafnium, melting point ~2233°C) with noble and semi-metallic elements suggests engineered properties for oxidation resistance and high-temperature stability, though this specific ternary composition remains relatively unexplored compared to binary hafnium-based ceramics and intermetallics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 14.69 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8299 | eV/atom | — |