Sc₁B₁Ir₃ is an intermetallic compound combining scandium, boron, and iridium—a research-phase material in the broader family of refractory intermetallics and high-entropy boride systems. This compound is primarily of academic and exploratory interest; it represents the type of advanced intermetallic being investigated for extreme-environment applications where conventional superalloys reach their limits. The incorporation of iridium (a noble refractory metal) alongside boron and scandium suggests potential relevance to high-temperature structural applications, though this specific composition remains largely in development and is not yet deployed in commercial engineering systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 34,891.3 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 17,697.5 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01180 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6510 | eV/atom | — |