Zn₃Ir₁ is an intermetallic semiconductor compound combining zinc and iridium in a 3:1 stoichiometric ratio. This is a research-phase material studied primarily for its electronic and structural properties rather than an established industrial product. The material belongs to the family of transition metal-main group intermetallics, which are investigated for potential applications in advanced electronics, thermoelectrics, and specialized high-temperature devices where the combination of a lighter main-group element (Zn) with a refractory precious metal (Ir) offers unique property combinations.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 21,338.2 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 8,582.3 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00540 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2180 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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