IrC2

ceramic
· JVASP-93691· IrC2

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.

refractory cruciblesaerospace thermal protectionhigh-temperature tool coatingshypersonic vehicle componentsresearch phase materialextreme-environment bearings

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
Units:
siimperial
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Bulk Modulus(K)
225.4
GPa—
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
0.3400
-—
Shear Modulus(G)
124.0
GPa—
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Density(ρ)
11.66
kg/m³—
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Band Gap(Eg)
0.000
eV—
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB—
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
-2.750
µV/K—
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.8199
eV/atom—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
0.8178
eV/atom—
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.