ThGe2Ir2 is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining thorium, germanium, and iridium elements, representing a specialized research material in the family of rare-earth and refractory intermetallics. This compound has been studied primarily in academic and advanced materials research contexts for its potential in high-temperature structural applications and as a model system for understanding complex crystal structures and physical properties in ternary metal systems. The combination of a heavy refractory metal (thorium) with transition metals (iridium) and a metalloid (germanium) positions it as a candidate for environments demanding exceptional stiffness and thermal stability, though industrial deployment remains limited to specialized research and development.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 25,346.8 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3500 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 8,634.1 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.4881 | lb/in³ | 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) | -0.8506 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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