Sb₈Ir₄ is an intermetallic compound combining antimony and iridium, belonging to the semiconductor materials class. This is a research-phase material studied for its potential in high-temperature electronics and thermoelectric applications, where the combination of a noble metal (iridium) with a semimetal (antimony) creates unique electronic and thermal transport properties. Engineers would consider this compound for specialized applications requiring thermal stability, narrow bandgap behavior, or enhanced carrier mobility in extreme environments where conventional semiconductors degrade.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 117.5 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 74.62 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01560 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3430 | eV/atom | — |