HoSi3Ir is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining holmium, silicon, and iridium, belonging to the rare-earth silicide family. This material is primarily of research and development interest for high-temperature structural applications where exceptional hardness and chemical stability are required. Its combination of a rare-earth element with noble metal (iridium) and refractory ceramic (silicon) suggests potential use in extreme environments, though commercial deployment remains limited and applications are typically exploratory or specialized.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 130.1 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3200 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 53.38 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 8.446 | 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) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6980 | eV/atom | — |