Si₄Ce₂Ir₆ is a rare-earth ceramic compound combining silicon, cerium, and iridium—a research-phase material that belongs to the family of intermetallic ceramics and high-entropy ceramic compounds. This composition combines the refractory potential of iridium with cerium's oxygen-storage and catalytic properties, making it of interest for extreme-temperature applications and catalytic systems. While not yet widely commercialized, materials in this family are studied for aerospace engines, thermal barrier coatings, and advanced catalytic converters where conventional ceramics reach performance limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8630 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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