Ca(ZnSi)₂ is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining calcium, zinc, and silicon in a defined stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the family of ternary silicates and intermetallics, which are of interest in materials research for their potential to combine the hardness of ceramics with controlled mechanical behavior. While not widely deployed in high-volume commercial applications, compounds of this type are investigated for advanced ceramic applications where stiffness, thermal stability, and chemical resistance are needed in specialized engineering environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries | 70.03 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 70.03 | GPa | — | ||
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij) | Matrix (redacted) | 1/GPa | — | ||
Elastic Anisotropy(AU) | 0.3581 | - | — | ||
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij) | Matrix (redacted) | Pa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2803 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries | 36.06 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 36.06 | GPa | — |