Sc₂GaIr is an experimental ternary intermetallic compound combining scandium, gallium, and iridium. This material belongs to the family of high-entropy and complex intermetallics under investigation for advanced semiconductor and high-temperature applications where conventional materials reach performance limits. Research into such compounds focuses on tailoring electronic structure and mechanical properties for next-generation energy conversion, aerospace electronics, or extreme-environment sensing where the combination of transition metals and light elements offers potential advantages in stability, band-gap engineering, or thermal management.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 123.4 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 47.40 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01760 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8600 | eV/atom | — |