Sn29Ir21 is an intermetallic compound combining tin and iridium in a high-tin, high-iridium ratio, representing an experimental or specialty ceramic/intermetallic material. This composition falls within the tin-iridium phase diagram family, which has been investigated primarily in research settings for applications requiring extreme thermal stability, oxidation resistance, and potentially high-temperature structural performance. The material is notable for combining tin's relatively low density with iridium's exceptional hardness and chemical inertness, though it remains primarily a materials research compound rather than a widely commercialized engineering ceramic.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1555 | eV/atom | — |