U1 Ir3 is an intermetallic compound combining uranium and iridium, belonging to the semiconductor/intermetallic family with potential high-strength characteristics. This material remains primarily in research and development phases, with interest driven by its potential for high-temperature applications and specialized electronic devices where uranium-iridium compounds offer unique properties unavailable in conventional alloys. Engineers would consider this material only for advanced research projects or specialized defense/nuclear applications requiring the specific electronic or mechanical characteristics of uranium-based intermetallics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 273.7 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 122.7 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00290 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6960 | eV/atom | — |