IrC₂ is a ceramic intermetallic compound combining iridium and carbon, belonging to the refractory carbide family. This material is primarily investigated in research settings for extreme-temperature applications where conventional ceramics fail, particularly in aerospace and high-heat industrial environments where its high melting point and chemical stability are advantageous. Engineers consider IrC₂ for niche applications requiring outstanding hardness, thermal conductivity, and oxidation resistance in contexts where cost is secondary to performance—though industrial adoption remains limited due to processing complexity, material scarcity, and expense compared to established alternatives like tungsten carbide or ceramic matrix composites.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 32,690.1 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3400 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 17,991.9 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.4214 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -2.750 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.8199 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.8178 | eV/atom | — |