LuIr2

ceramic
· LuIr2

LuIr₂ is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining lutetium and iridium, representing a high-density refractory material from the rare-earth intermetallic family. This material is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest, used in applications requiring extreme thermal stability, corrosion resistance, and mechanical reliability at elevated temperatures where conventional ceramics or superalloys reach their limits. Its notable characteristics—particularly its density and stiffness combined with chemical inertness—make it relevant for high-performance aerospace, nuclear, and specialized catalytic applications where material degradation from thermal cycling or chemical attack is a critical design constraint.

high-temperature structural componentsaerospace engine componentsnuclear reactor materialscatalytic substratesrefractory applicationsresearch/developmental materials

Compliance & Regulations

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Bulk Modulus(K)
ksi
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
-
Shear Modulus(G)
ksi
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Density(ρ)
lb/in³
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Band Gap(Eg)2 entries
eV
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
µB
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
µV/K
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries
eV/atom
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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