Ir2 Th2
semiconductor· Ir2 Th2
Ir₂Th₂ is an intermetallic compound combining iridium and thorium, belonging to the rare-earth and refractory metal alloy family. This material exists primarily in the research and development domain rather than in established commercial production, investigated for its potential in high-temperature applications where exceptional thermal stability and oxidation resistance are critical. The material's notable advantage lies in its use of iridium—a platinum-group metal with outstanding chemical inertness—combined with thorium's high melting point, making it of interest for advanced aerospace, nuclear, and extreme-environment engineering where conventional superalloys reach their limits.
aerospace thermal protectionnuclear reactor componentsrefractory coatings (research phase)high-temperature catalysisextreme-environment structural applications
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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