Sm₂Zn₁Ir₁ is an intermetallic compound combining samarium (a rare-earth element), zinc, and iridium in a defined stoichiometric ratio. This is a research-stage material rather than a widely commercialized product; intermetallic compounds of this type are typically investigated for their electronic and thermal properties, with potential applications in thermoelectric devices, magnetic materials, or high-performance alloys. Engineers would consider this material family when conventional alloys cannot meet extreme property requirements (high-temperature stability, specialized electronic transport, or magnetic behavior), though practical deployment remains limited pending further development and characterization.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 92.77 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 32.20 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00790 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6160 | eV/atom | — |