IrRuN3
ceramic· IrRuN3
IrRuN3 is a ceramic compound combining iridium, ruthenium, and nitrogen—a research-phase material in the refractory nitride family. While not yet widely deployed in industry, this composition belongs to a class of ultra-hard, high-melting-point ceramics of interest for extreme-temperature and wear-resistant applications where traditional cermets fall short. Engineers evaluating this material should treat it as exploratory; adoption would require validation of processing routes, mechanical reliability, and cost-effectiveness versus established alternatives like WC-Co or TiN coatings.
wear-resistant coatings (research)high-temperature structural ceramics (research)refractory tool materials (experimental)aerospace thermal barriers (potential)cutting-tool inserts (exploratory)
Compliance & Regulations
?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | μB | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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.