Dy2Ir4 is an intermetallic compound combining dysprosium (a rare-earth element) with iridium, forming a metallic phase with potential semiconductor or semi-metallic character. This material is primarily of research and exploratory interest rather than established industrial production, investigated for its electronic structure and potential functional properties in the rare-earth intermetallic family. Interest in such compounds typically stems from their potential in thermoelectric devices, magnetism research, or high-temperature structural applications, though Dy2Ir4 remains largely in the academic phase of development with limited commercial deployment.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00460 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8770 | eV/atom | — |