Ir3S8

ceramic
· JVASP-151143· Ir3S8

Ir₃S₈ is an iridium sulfide ceramic compound belonging to the family of transition metal chalcogenides, which combines a refractory precious metal with sulfur in a defined stoichiometric ratio. This material exists primarily in research and development contexts rather than high-volume industrial production, with potential applications in catalysis, electrochemistry, and high-temperature corrosion resistance due to iridium's exceptional chemical stability and sulfides' electronic properties. Its combination of metallic (iridium) and chalcogenide characteristics makes it a candidate for exploratory work in hydrogen evolution catalysts, sulfide-based semiconductors, and specialized coatings where extreme oxidation resistance and thermal stability are required.

catalytic materials (research)electrochemical cellshigh-temperature corrosion barrierssemiconductor compounds (experimental)precious metal chemistryhydrogen evolution applications

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
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Density(ρ)
lb/in³
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Band Gap(Eg)
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
µB
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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