Tc6Ir2 is an intermetallic compound combining technetium and iridium in a 6:2 stoichiometric ratio, representing a research-phase material in the refractory metal alloy family. This composition falls within the broader class of high-temperature intermetallics and is primarily of academic and exploratory interest rather than established industrial use. The material's potential relevance lies in extreme-temperature applications where the combined properties of technetium and iridium—both refractory metals with high melting points and oxidation resistance—could theoretically offer benefits, though practical applications remain limited due to technetium's scarcity, radioactivity, and cost constraints.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00170 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2290 | eV/atom | — |