Hg₃Ir₁ is an intermetallic compound combining mercury and iridium, classified as a semiconductor material. This is primarily a research compound studied for its electronic and structural properties rather than a commercially widespread engineering material. The material family represents investigations into high-density intermetallic semiconductors that could offer unique combinations of chemical inertness (from iridium) and electronic behavior, though practical applications remain largely experimental due to mercury's toxicity constraints and the material's specialized synthesis requirements.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 108.7 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 21.05 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01250 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.4790 | eV/atom | — |