Sn4Ir is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining tin and iridium, representing a high-density material system at the intersection of precious metal and base metal chemistry. This material belongs to the family of transition metal-tin intermetallics, which are primarily of research interest for applications requiring exceptional thermal stability, corrosion resistance, or specialized electrical properties. Its development context suggests potential applications in high-temperature structural applications, catalysis, or wear-resistant coatings, though industrial adoption remains limited compared to more established ceramic and metallic alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 9.227 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1936 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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