Sc₁Ir₃ is an intermetallic compound combining scandium and iridium, representing a specialized material within the refractory metal compounds family. This composition exists primarily in research and development contexts, where it is investigated for high-temperature structural applications and potential electronic/photonic device uses leveraging the unique electronic properties that arise from scandium-iridium bonding. The material's appeal lies in exploring alternative material systems for extreme environments where conventional superalloys or ceramics may have limitations, though industrial deployment remains limited compared to more established intermetallic families.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 36,191.7 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 18,486.5 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00410 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6800 | eV/atom | — |