U1 B2 Ir3 is an intermetallic compound combining uranium, boron, and iridium in a B2 (CsCl-type) crystal structure. This is a research-phase material primarily of academic interest in materials science and metallurgy, studied for understanding high-entropy and refractory intermetallic systems rather than as an established industrial material. The combination of uranium's density and nuclear properties with iridium's high-temperature stability and boron's strengthening effects positions it as a candidate for extreme-environment applications, though practical production and processing routes remain under development.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000700 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4860 | eV/atom | — |