ZrZn₂Ir is an intermetallic compound combining zirconium, zinc, and iridium—a research-phase material that belongs to the family of high-density metallic intermetallics. This compound is not yet widely deployed in commercial applications; it represents exploratory materials science work into ternary intermetallic systems, likely pursued for specialized high-performance or functional applications where the combination of refractory (Zr), transition (Ir), and reactive (Zn) elements offers unique phase stability or electronic properties. Engineers would encounter this material primarily in literature on advanced intermetallic design or in niche applications requiring materials that bridge thermal stability with specific mechanical or electronic characteristics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 19,198.6 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3800 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 861.5 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3969 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.07810 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4291 | eV/atom | — |