Mn₄Si₄Ir₄ is an intermetallic compound combining manganese, silicon, and iridium in a 1:1:1 stoichiometric ratio. This is a research-phase material studied for its semiconducting properties and potential as a high-performance intermetallic; it does not currently see widespread industrial production. The material belongs to the broader family of ternary intermetallics that exhibit unique electronic and mechanical behavior, making it of interest in materials research for next-generation semiconductors, thermoelectric devices, and applications requiring materials that maintain performance at elevated temperatures where conventional semiconductors degrade.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 37,182.9 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 13,723.5 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00760 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2820 | eV/atom | — |