YScIr is an yttrium-scandium-iridium intermetallic ceramic compound that combines refractory metal properties with ceramic stability, positioning it in the family of high-entropy or multi-component intermetallic materials. This material is primarily of research interest, developed for extreme-temperature applications where conventional ceramics and superalloys reach their performance limits. The yttrium and scandium additions provide oxidation resistance and thermal stability, while iridium contributes exceptional hardness and chemical inertness, making it a candidate for next-generation aerospace and ultra-high-temperature structural applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 52.97 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3.140 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 7.607 | 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) | -0.7791 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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