Zn₂CuIr is a ternary intermetallic compound combining zinc, copper, and iridium, belonging to the family of high-density metal alloys. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for applications requiring exceptional hardness, chemical stability, or specialized electrical properties that leverage the noble metal (iridium) component. Engineers would consider this compound in niche applications where corrosion resistance, wear performance, or catalytic functionality justify the cost and density of iridium-bearing systems, though it remains largely in the experimental phase rather than high-volume industrial use.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.4249 | 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 | ||
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF)2 entries | 0.000364 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | 0.000374 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S)2 entries | -6.140 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | -6.230 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.00750 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1550 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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