Nb₂Ir₂ is an intermetallic compound combining niobium and iridium in a 1:1 stoichiometric ratio, classified as a semiconductor material within the refractory metal intermetallic family. This compound is primarily investigated in research and advanced materials development contexts, where its combination of high melting point elements and electronic properties makes it relevant for exploring novel high-temperature semiconducting behaviors and potential catalytic applications. The material represents the broader class of transition metal intermetallics being studied for extreme-environment electronics and energy conversion devices where conventional semiconductors reach performance limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 38,204.5 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 16,480.2 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00180 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5380 | eV/atom | — |