Y₃Ir is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining yttrium and iridium, belonging to the family of high-temperature refractory ceramics and intermetallic compounds. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established production use, investigated for applications requiring exceptional thermal stability, oxidation resistance, and mechanical performance at extreme temperatures. Its notable properties stem from iridium's inherent resistance to corrosion and the strengthening contribution of the yttrium-iridium lattice structure, making it a candidate for next-generation aerospace and energy systems where conventional superalloys reach their limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2581 | 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) | -0.6577 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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