Te8Ir4 is an intermetallic compound combining tellurium and iridium, belonging to the family of metallic tellurides with potential semiconductor or semimetal properties. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established in high-volume production, as it represents an exploration of rare-earth and noble-metal combinations for advanced functional materials. The iridium-tellurium system is investigated for potential applications in thermoelectric devices, high-temperature electronics, and catalytic systems where the combination of a refractory metal (iridium) with tellurium's electronic properties may offer unique thermal stability and electrical characteristics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 84.03 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 41.18 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01790 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2520 | eV/atom | — |