Tb5Ir3 is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining terbium (a rare-earth element) with iridium, representing a high-density material system studied primarily in materials research rather than established industrial production. This compound belongs to the rare-earth intermetallic family, characterized by strong metallic bonding with ceramic-like brittleness, and is investigated for applications requiring extreme hardness, thermal stability, or specialized electronic properties at elevated temperatures. The terbium-iridium system is not widely commercialized but offers potential in niche high-performance sectors where rare-earth strengthening and iridium's corrosion resistance provide advantages over conventional ceramics or superalloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 13,144.8 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3400 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4,661.5 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.4396 | 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) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8505 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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