Yb₁Hf₁Ir₂ is an intermetallic compound combining ytterbium, hafnium, and iridium in a fixed stoichiometric ratio. This is a research-stage material belonging to the rare-earth transition-metal intermetallic family, with potential applications in high-temperature structural and functional applications due to the refractory character of hafnium and the electronic properties contributed by iridium and ytterbium. Engineers considering this material should recognize it as an exploratory compound rather than a production-ready alloy; it is studied primarily in academic and advanced research settings for understanding phase stability, thermal properties, and potential use in extreme-environment systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01590 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8710 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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