Zr5Ir3 is an intermetallic compound combining zirconium and iridium, representing a high-density metallic phase typically studied in advanced materials research rather than established industrial production. This material belongs to the family of refractory intermetallics and is investigated for potential applications requiring extreme temperature stability, corrosion resistance, and high strength—properties inherent to zirconium-iridium systems. Its use remains largely experimental; however, such compounds are of interest to aerospace and chemical processing industries seeking materials for harsh environments where conventional superalloys or single-element refractories reach their performance limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3981 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8307 | eV/atom | — |