ScAl2Ir is an intermetallic compound combining scandium, aluminum, and iridium, representing a research-phase material in the high-performance alloy family. This compound is of interest primarily in materials research for applications requiring exceptional thermal stability and potential high-temperature strength, though industrial deployment remains limited. The iridium content makes this material noteworthy as an alternative exploration for extreme-environment applications where conventional superalloys reach their limits, though cost and scarcity considerations typically restrict use to specialized aerospace and research contexts.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2505 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8860 | eV/atom | — |