NdB4Ir4 is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining neodymium, boron, and iridium—a material class typically explored for high-temperature structural and functional applications where extreme hardness and thermal stability are critical. This is a research-phase material rather than a commodity ceramic; compounds in this family are investigated for potential use in aerospace and extreme-environment applications, though industrial adoption remains limited. The combination of a rare-earth element (neodymium) with transition metals (iridium) and boron suggests potential for wear resistance, thermal shock tolerance, or specialized electronic properties, making it of interest to researchers developing next-generation materials for demanding engineering environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 33,780.7 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3600 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 11,102.6 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.4820 | 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 | ||
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF)2 entries | 0.000580 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | 0.000590 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S)2 entries | -8.697 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | -9.200 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5406 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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