ZnIr₃ is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining zinc and iridium, representing a high-density material system at the intersection of precious metal chemistry and ceramic engineering. While primarily of research interest rather than established commercial production, this material family is investigated for applications requiring exceptional hardness, thermal stability, and corrosion resistance in extreme environments. The zinc-iridium system offers potential advantages over conventional ceramics and refractory metals in specialized high-temperature or chemically aggressive contexts, though engineering adoption remains limited pending process optimization and cost-performance validation.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 18.29 | kg/m³ | 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) | 0.1374 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.03736 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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