Mo2Ir2 is an intermetallic compound combining molybdenum and iridium in a 1:1 stoichiometric ratio, belonging to the refractory metal alloy family. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established in high-volume production, with potential applications in extreme-temperature environments and advanced catalytic systems where the combined properties of both refractory metals—high melting points, corrosion resistance, and catalytic activity—could be leveraged. The compound is notable within the context of developing next-generation materials for aerospace, chemical processing, and energy applications where conventional superalloys reach their performance limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 45,342 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 25,374.8 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000500 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3520 | eV/atom | — |