Sb5Ir is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining antimony and iridium, belonging to the family of refractory intermetallics that exhibit high melting points and hardness. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established in high-volume industrial production. Sb5Ir and related antimony-iridium phases are investigated for extreme-temperature applications where thermal stability and chemical resistance are critical, with potential relevance to aerospace propulsion systems, catalytic surfaces, and specialized refractory coatings, though practical adoption remains limited compared to conventional superalloys and ceramic matrix composites.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2988 | 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) | 0.2544 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.05506 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
Reference data from cited sources. Not verified or certified by MatWorld Inc. Verify against the source before use in design. Terms: engineering data