Lu5Si10Ir4
ceramic· Lu5Si10Ir4
Lu5Si10Ir4 is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining lutetium, silicon, and iridium—a rare-earth silicide material designed for extreme-temperature structural applications. This is a research-phase material investigated primarily for high-temperature oxidation resistance and mechanical stability in aerospace and power-generation environments where conventional superalloys reach their limits. The incorporation of iridium and lutetium positions this compound in the family of ultra-refractory intermetallics, distinct from nickel-based superalloys and carbide ceramics by its potential for combined thermal stability and fracture toughness in oxygen-rich atmospheres.
hypersonic vehicle componentsadvanced gas turbine engineshigh-temperature oxidation barriersaerospace structural applicationsnext-generation thermal protection systemsresearch-phase refractory materials
Compliance & Regulations
?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
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Regulatory Screening
Environmental
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