BaZnIr₂ is a ternary ceramic compound combining barium, zinc, and iridium elements, representing an intermetallic or mixed-valence ceramic material. This is primarily a research-phase composition studied for its potential in high-performance applications requiring thermal stability and chemical inertness; the material family shows promise in catalysis, high-temperature structural applications, and electronic device contexts where the combination of heavy iridium content with alkaline-earth barium provides unique electronic and mechanical properties distinct from conventional oxides or carbides.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 7,732 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3,343.1 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.4377 | 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) | 0.6351 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.4843 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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