Y2Ir4 is an intermetallic compound combining yttrium and iridium, belonging to the rare-earth transition-metal family of advanced ceramics and high-temperature materials. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established industrial production, investigated for potential applications requiring exceptional thermal stability, oxidation resistance, and high-temperature strength. The yttrium-iridium system represents an emerging materials class with potential relevance to aerospace and extreme-environment applications, though practical engineering adoption remains limited pending further characterization and scalability.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00720 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8820 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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