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.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00150 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.119 | eV/atom | — |