Sc2NiIr is a ternary intermetallic compound composed of scandium, nickel, and iridium. This is a research-phase material rather than a commercial alloy, studied primarily for its potential in high-performance applications requiring combinations of strength, thermal stability, and corrosion resistance. The incorporation of iridium—a platinum-group metal—alongside scandium's lightweight and reactive properties suggests investigation into advanced aerospace, high-temperature structural, or specialized catalytic applications where conventional superalloys or titanium alloys reach performance limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 20,599.7 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3500 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 7,347.6 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3138 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 0.8600 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8929 | eV/atom | — |