Nd2Al9Ir3 is an intermetallic compound combining neodymium, aluminum, and iridium—a ternary metal system that blends lightweight aluminum with the high-temperature stability of iridium and the rare-earth strengthening effects of neodymium. This is a research-phase material rather than a widely commercialized alloy; such neodymium-containing intermetallics are explored primarily for advanced aerospace and high-temperature structural applications where extreme thermal stability and low density are both critical. The iridium-rich composition targets specialized niches where conventional superalloys or titanium aluminides cannot meet combined demands for thermal resistance, oxidation stability, and specific strength.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 7.588 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8881 | eV/atom | — |