Lu₂ZnIr is an intermetallic compound combining lutetium, zinc, and iridium—a rare-earth metal system designed for semiconductor or electronic applications. This is a research-phase material studied for its potential in high-performance electronics, where the combination of rare-earth (lutetium) and transition metals (iridium, zinc) may enable unique electronic properties or thermal stability. Engineers would consider this material primarily in advanced device development contexts where conventional semiconductors reach performance limits, though industrial adoption remains limited pending demonstration of manufacturing scalability and cost-effectiveness.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 111.3 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 44.80 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01690 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7800 | eV/atom | — |