MgIr3 is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining magnesium and iridium, belonging to the family of high-density metallic ceramics with potential for extreme-environment applications. This material remains largely in the research phase, with interest driven by its exceptionally high density and the inherent hardness and thermal stability of iridium-based intermetallics; it is being investigated for applications requiring extreme wear resistance or thermal management in demanding aerospace and energy sectors, where conventional ceramics or alloys fall short.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.6060 | 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) | 0.02510 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2102 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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