Ir4Os is a refractory ceramic compound combining iridium and osmium, both precious transition metals known for exceptional high-temperature stability and corrosion resistance. This material belongs to the family of ultra-high-melting-point ceramics and intermetallics, primarily investigated for extreme-environment applications where conventional superalloys reach their performance limits. Engineers consider Ir4Os for specialized aerospace and chemical processing roles where simultaneous demands for thermal stability, oxidation resistance, and mechanical integrity at elevated temperatures exceed the capabilities of standard nickel- or cobalt-based alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 21.77 | 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) | -0.00868 | eV/atom | — |