IrFeO2N

IrFeO2N is an experimental mixed-metal oxynitride ceramic compound containing iridium, iron, oxygen, and nitrogen. This material belongs to the perovskite or perovskite-derived ceramic family, which are under active research for functional applications requiring both chemical stability and electronic properties. The incorporation of iridium (a precious transition metal) with iron and nitrogen suggests potential utility in electrocatalysis, particularly for oxygen reduction or water splitting reactions, where iridium's inherent catalytic activity is combined with iron's abundance and cost-effectiveness; however, this compound remains primarily in the research phase and is not yet widely adopted in commercial production.