ScIr (scandium-iridium) is an intermetallic compound belonging to the rare-earth transition metal family, combining a lightweight rare-earth element with a high-density precious metal. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest, with potential applications in high-temperature structural materials and advanced aerospace systems where the unique combination of scandium's low density and iridium's exceptional thermal stability and strength could provide performance advantages over conventional alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 173.3 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 61.10 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00850 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.137 | eV/atom | — |