LiZr2Ir is an intermetallic compound combining lithium, zirconium, and iridium, representing a specialized high-performance metal system. This material belongs to the family of advanced intermetallics and is primarily of research and development interest rather than established industrial production, with potential applications in extreme-temperature structural components and energy storage systems where the combination of lightweight lithium and refractory metal properties (zirconium and iridium) offers theoretical advantages. Engineers would consider this material in specialized aerospace or nuclear contexts where conventional superalloys reach their limits, though its processing complexity, scarcity of reliable manufacturing data, and cost relative to iridium content make it a candidate for niche applications rather than mainstream engineering use.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3197 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 9.310 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.04300 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5225 | eV/atom | — |