Sc₂Zn₁Ir₁ is an intermetallic semiconductor compound combining scandium, zinc, and iridium. This is a research-phase material rather than an established commercial alloy; compounds in this family are investigated for potential applications requiring high stiffness combined with semiconducting properties, though industrial adoption remains limited. Engineers would consider this material primarily in exploratory contexts where the unique combination of a refractory metal (iridium), a light element (scandium), and a reactive metal (zinc) might enable novel device structures or high-temperature semiconductor behavior not achievable with conventional semiconductors or alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 122.5 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 45.42 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.04380 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8010 | eV/atom | — |