LiSn₄Ir is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining lithium, tin, and iridium, representing a ternary phase in the Li-Sn-Ir system. This is a research-stage material primarily of interest to materials scientists studying advanced intermetallic phases rather than an established engineering ceramic in commercial production. The material's combination of a precious metal (iridium) with lightweight lithium and tin suggests potential applications in high-performance structural composites, catalytic systems, or specialized electronic materials where its stiffness and density characteristics could be leveraged, though industrial adoption remains limited pending further characterization and cost-benefit analysis against conventional alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries | 69.03 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 69.03 | GPa | — | ||
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij) | Matrix (redacted) | 1/GPa | — | ||
Elastic Anisotropy(AU) | 0.3304 | - | — | ||
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij) | Matrix (redacted) | Pa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2191 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries | 47.72 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 47.72 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 8.664 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -9.927 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3022 | eV/atom | — |