Si₂Ir₆ is an intermetallic compound combining silicon and iridium, representing a research-phase material in the family of refractory intermetallics. While not yet widely commercialized, this material family is of interest for high-temperature applications where exceptional hardness and thermal stability are required, though industrial adoption remains limited compared to established alternatives like nickel superalloys or tungsten-based compounds.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 43,045.6 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3,578.5 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00650 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3170 | eV/atom | — |