YSnIr is a ternary intermetallic ceramic compound containing yttrium, tin, and iridium. This is a research-phase material studied for its potential in high-temperature structural applications, where the combination of a refractory metal (iridium) with rare-earth and post-transition elements may offer improved oxidation resistance or mechanical stability compared to conventional intermetallics. The material belongs to an emerging family of complex metal oxides and intermetallics being explored for aerospace and energy applications, though industrial adoption remains limited pending demonstration of consistent processing and property advantages.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3732 | 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) | -0.8939 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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