Li₁Zn₂Ir₁ is an intermetallic compound combining lithium, zinc, and iridium in a 1:2:1 stoichiometric ratio. This is a research-phase material in the ternary intermetallic family, investigated primarily for electronic and electrochemical applications where the combination of lightweight lithium, reactive zinc, and noble-metal iridium offers potential for enhanced catalytic, semiconducting, or energy-storage properties. Engineers would consider this compound in exploratory development contexts where unconventional phase stability or tunable electronic structure could address limitations in conventional binary systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00530 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3820 | eV/atom | — |