Li₁Sc₂Ir₁ is an experimental intermetallic compound combining lithium, scandium, and iridium in a 1:2:1 stoichiometric ratio. This is a research-phase material within the family of ternary metal compounds, with potential interest in energy storage and catalytic applications due to the combination of lightweight lithium and the catalytic properties of iridium. While not yet in commercial production, materials in this compositional space are being investigated for advanced battery electrodes, hydrogen evolution catalysts, and high-temperature structural applications where the properties of rare earth and noble metal combinations might offer advantages over conventional alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02190 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7320 | eV/atom | — |