LiSi₂Ir is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining lithium, silicon, and iridium elements. This is a research-phase material primarily studied for high-temperature structural applications where the combination of iridium's refractory properties and lithium silicate's ceramic characteristics offer potential advantages in extreme environments. The material family is of interest for aerospace and power generation contexts where weight, thermal stability, and oxidation resistance are critical, though industrial adoption remains limited and engineering data is still being developed.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2428 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.05010 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3506 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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