O14 Sm6 Ir2 is an intermetallic compound combining samarium and iridium in a defined stoichiometric ratio, representing a rare-earth transition metal phase. This material belongs to the class of high-temperature intermetallics and is primarily of research interest for applications requiring exceptional thermal stability, corrosion resistance, or specialized electronic properties. Industrial adoption remains limited; the compound is encountered mainly in advanced materials research, aerospace thermal barrier studies, and catalyst development where the unique electronic structure of rare-earth/precious-metal combinations offers potential advantages over conventional alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01140 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.816 | eV/atom | — |