Si₂Ce₁Ir₂ is an experimental intermetallic compound combining silicon, cerium (a rare earth element), and iridium. This material belongs to the family of rare earth–transition metal silicides, which are investigated primarily for high-temperature structural applications and advanced semiconductor device research. The iridium content provides exceptional thermal stability and oxidation resistance, while the cerium addition influences electronic properties—making this compound of interest in materials science research rather than established industrial production.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 172.3 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 108.0 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00360 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.9830 | eV/atom | — |