Cu3Ir is an intermetallic compound combining copper and iridium in a fixed stoichiometric ratio, belonging to the family of transition metal intermetallics. While primarily of academic and research interest rather than high-volume industrial use, Cu3Ir and related copper-iridium compounds are investigated for applications requiring exceptional corrosion resistance, high-temperature stability, and catalytic properties that exceed those of pure copper or iridium alone. Engineers consider such materials for specialized electrochemical systems, wear-resistant coatings, and catalytic surfaces where the synergistic properties of both metals justify the cost and processing complexity of intermetallic formation.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.4554 | 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) | 0.1042 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1042 | eV/atom | — |