Sc2Al1Ir1 is an experimental intermetallic compound combining scandium, aluminum, and iridium—a research-phase material within the high-performance intermetallic family. This ternary composition is primarily of academic and materials research interest, as it combines the lightweight benefits of aluminum with the refractory and corrosion-resistant properties of iridium and scandium, making it a candidate for extreme-environment applications. Industrial adoption remains limited; the material is typically investigated for potential use in aerospace and high-temperature structural applications where conventional alloys reach their thermal or weight limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | 120.6 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 53.70 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 0.06050 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7950 | eV/atom | — |