Y4MgIr is an intermetallic ceramic compound containing yttrium, magnesium, and iridium. This is a research-phase material within the family of rare-earth intermetallics, studied for high-temperature structural applications where conventional ceramics or superalloys reach their limits. The combination of a heavy refractory metal (iridium) with lightweight magnesium and rare-earth yttrium is designed to balance strength and thermal stability, making it of interest to researchers exploring advanced materials for extreme environments, though it remains largely in the development stage with limited commercial deployment.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.903 | kg/m³ | 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) | -0.4900 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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