Sn₇Ir₅ is an intermetallic compound combining tin and iridium, representing a research-phase material in the tin-iridium binary system. This compound is primarily of academic and exploratory interest for high-temperature applications and electronic devices where the combination of tin's relatively low density with iridium's exceptional thermal stability and corrosion resistance could offer advantages, though industrial-scale adoption remains limited. Materials in this family are investigated for potential use in specialized electronics, wear-resistant coatings, and extreme-environment applications where conventional alloys fall short.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 135.0 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 55.89 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01820 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2280 | eV/atom | — |