ScAgIr is a ternary intermetallic compound combining scandium, silver, and iridium. This is an experimental research material rather than an established commercial alloy, belonging to the family of high-performance intermetallics being investigated for extreme-environment applications. The compound's notable characteristics—including its density and elastic properties—position it as a candidate for specialized aerospace, catalytic, or high-temperature structural applications where conventional superalloys or precious-metal composites reach their limits, though industrial adoption remains limited pending further development and cost analysis.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 12,860.5 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.5000 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 855.7 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3475 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 1.309 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.5504 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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