LuIr

ceramic
· LuIr

LuIr is an intermetallic ceramic compound composed of lutetium and iridium, representing a high-density material in the refractory intermetallic family. This is a research-stage material studied primarily for extreme-environment applications where both high melting point and chemical stability are critical. LuIr and related lanthanide-transition metal intermetallics are of particular interest for aerospace and high-temperature structural applications where conventional superalloys reach their limits, though commercial adoption remains limited pending further development of processing methods and cost reduction.

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Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Density(ρ)
0.5892
lb/in³
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Band Gap(Eg)2 entries
0.000
eV
0.000
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
-21.59
µV/K
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.000
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries
-0.8861
eV/atom
-1.091
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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