Lu4 Si4 Ir4
semiconductor· Lu4 Si4 Ir4
Lu₄Si₄Ir₄ is an intermetallic compound combining lutetium, silicon, and iridium that exhibits semiconductor behavior. This material represents an experimental research compound within the broader family of rare-earth transition metal silicides, which are of interest for their potential in high-temperature and electronic applications where conventional semiconductors reach their limits. The combination of a heavy rare earth (lutetium) with a refractory transition metal (iridium) suggests investigation into advanced thermoelectric, high-temperature electronic devices, or specialized optoelectronic applications, though practical industrial deployment remains limited to research and development contexts.
High-temperature electronicsThermoelectric researchIntermetallic compounds developmentSpecialized semiconductor research
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | — | ksi | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | ksi | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
Regulatory Screening
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