ZrIrO₂N is an experimental ceramic compound combining zirconium, iridium, oxygen, and nitrogen phases, belonging to the family of refractory oxynitride ceramics. This material is primarily investigated in research settings for high-temperature structural applications where thermal stability, oxidation resistance, and hardness are critical; it represents an emerging class of multi-component ceramics designed to exceed the performance limitations of conventional oxides and nitrides in extreme environments. The inclusion of iridium—a platinum-group metal—suggests potential use in specialized aerospace, catalytic, or wear-resistant applications, though the material remains largely in the development phase with limited industrial deployment.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · GLLB-SC | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | -0.000492 | μB | DFT |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.740 | eV/atom | DFT |
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