Si₄Ca₃Ir₄ is an intermetallic semiconductor compound combining silicon, calcium, and iridium in a complex crystalline structure. This is a research-phase material not yet widely commercialized; it belongs to the family of ternary intermetallics that exhibit semiconductor behavior and potential for high-temperature or catalytic applications. Engineers would consider this material primarily in early-stage development contexts where the combination of a refractory metal (iridium), an alkaline earth element (calcium), and a semiconductor base (silicon) offers unique properties for extreme environments, catalysis, or thermoelectric applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 133.1 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 51.22 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01110 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8810 | eV/atom | — |