Ir₃S₈ is an iridium sulfide ceramic compound belonging to the family of transition metal chalcogenides, which combines a refractory precious metal with sulfur in a defined stoichiometric ratio. This material exists primarily in research and development contexts rather than high-volume industrial production, with potential applications in catalysis, electrochemistry, and high-temperature corrosion resistance due to iridium's exceptional chemical stability and sulfides' electronic properties. Its combination of metallic (iridium) and chalcogenide characteristics makes it a candidate for exploratory work in hydrogen evolution catalysts, sulfide-based semiconductors, and specialized coatings where extreme oxidation resistance and thermal stability are required.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 7.369 | kg/m³ | — |
| 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) | 0.000100 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4090 | eV/atom | — |