ScIr

ceramic
· ScIr

ScIr is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining scandium and iridium, representing a high-density refractory material from the transition-metal ceramics family. This material exhibits exceptional stiffness and thermal stability, making it candidates for extreme-environment applications where conventional ceramics or superalloys reach their performance limits. ScIr remains largely in the research and development phase, with potential applications in aerospace propulsion, wear-resistant coatings, and high-temperature structural components where its density and elastic properties provide advantages in demanding thermal and mechanical environments.

high-temperature structural applicationsrefractory coatingsaerospace propulsion systemsextreme-environment wear resistanceresearch materials developmentadvanced ceramics

Compliance & Regulations

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Bulk Modulus(K)3 entries
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Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij)
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Elastic Anisotropy(AU)
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Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij)
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Poisson's Ratio(ν)2 entries
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Shear Modulus(G)3 entries
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Density(ρ)
lb/in³
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Band Gap(Eg)2 entries
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Magnetic Moment(μB)
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Seebeck Coefficient(S)
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
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Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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