Al₁Zn₁Ir₂ is an intermetallic semiconductor compound combining aluminum, zinc, and iridium in a fixed stoichiometric ratio. This is a research-stage material with limited industrial deployment; it belongs to the broader class of ternary intermetallic semiconductors that are investigated for specialized optoelectronic and high-temperature electronic applications where conventional semiconductors reach performance limits. The incorporation of iridium—a rare, high-density refractory metal—suggests potential for extreme-environment electronics or quantum-scale devices, though practical use cases remain largely experimental.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 32,217.7 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 15,336.3 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00460 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6060 | eV/atom | — |