Ir3S8
ceramicIr₃S₈ 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.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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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 | — | — |