Mg₁Si₁Ir₂ is an intermetallic compound combining magnesium, silicon, and iridium elements. This is a research-stage material rather than an established commercial product; it belongs to the family of ternary intermetallics that are investigated for potential applications requiring combinations of low density, high thermal stability, and electronic properties that differ from conventional alloys. The material's iridium content makes it expensive and limits current industrial adoption, but compounds in this family are of academic interest for thermoelectric devices, high-temperature structural applications, and advanced semiconductor research where conventional Mg-Si or Ir-based materials fall short.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00550 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5160 | eV/atom | — |