A theoretical investigation on the structural stability, superconductivity, and optical and thermodynamic properties of Ir₂P under pressure

Abstract

We predicted that both the Fm3̄m and I4/mmm phases of Ir2P exhibit superconductivity with Tc of 2.51 and 0.89 K at 0 and 200 GPa, respectively. Both phases are identified as reflective coatings with reflectivity exceeding 76% in the 25–35 eV range.