Yb₅Ir₃ is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining ytterbium and iridium, representing a rare-earth/refractory metal system typically studied for high-temperature structural applications. This material belongs to the family of intermetallic ceramics that exhibit a combination of metallic and ceramic characteristics, making it relevant for extreme-environment engineering where conventional ceramics or metals prove insufficient. Research into Yb₅Ir₃ focuses on its potential as a structural material in aerospace and power generation sectors, where the high melting point, chemical stability, and intermediate mechanical properties of rare-earth iridides could enable operation at temperatures beyond superalloy capabilities.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 58.69 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2700 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 30.99 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 13.73 | 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) | -0.6469 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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