HfIrON2 is an experimental ceramic compound combining hafnium, iridium, and nitrogen, belonging to the family of refractory ceramic nitrides and intermetallic compounds. This material is primarily of research interest for extreme-environment applications where conventional superalloys and ceramics reach their limits, such as hypersonic propulsion and high-temperature structural components. The hafnium-iridium combination targets ultra-high melting points and oxidation resistance, making it potentially relevant for aerospace applications where existing single-phase ceramics or metallic superalloys cannot meet simultaneous demands for thermal stability and mechanical integrity.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.00535 | μB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.340 | eV/atom | — |