Ce₁Ir₅ is an intermetallic compound combining cerium and iridium in a 1:5 stoichiometric ratio, belonging to the family of rare-earth–transition-metal compounds. This material is primarily of research and academic interest, investigated for its electronic properties and potential thermoelectric or magnetotransport applications rather than established high-volume industrial use. The cerium-iridium system is explored for fundamental studies of heavy-fermion behavior and correlated electron phenomena, making it relevant to scientists and materials engineers developing advanced functional materials, though practical engineering applications remain limited compared to conventional alloys or semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00550 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3760 | eV/atom | — |