Sb₂Ir₂ is an intermetallic compound combining antimony and iridium, classified as a semiconductor with potential applications in advanced electronic and thermoelectric devices. This material represents an experimental composition within the broader family of transition metal antimonides, which are being investigated for high-temperature electronics, quantum device applications, and energy conversion due to their unique electronic band structures. While not yet widely commercialized, intermetallic semiconductors like Sb₂Ir₂ are of research interest for their potential to combine the stability of noble metals (iridium) with the semiconducting properties of group V elements (antimony).
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 158.3 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 60.75 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02610 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1560 | eV/atom | — |