Mg4Al2B4Ir10 is an experimental intermetallic compound combining magnesium, aluminum, boron, and iridium. This material family sits at the intersection of lightweight metal science and high-performance intermetallic research, with iridium addition targeting extreme-temperature stability and wear resistance. Such quaternary systems are primarily explored in academic and advanced materials research rather than established industrial production, with potential relevance to aerospace thermal structures, high-temperature tribological coatings, or specialized catalytic applications where the combination of low density (Mg/Al base) and refractory metal properties (Ir) becomes valuable.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6100 | eV/atom | — |