Ca2 Si1
semiconductor· Ca2 Si1
Calcium silicide (Ca₂Si) is an intermetallic compound belonging to the semiconductor family, characterized by a crystalline structure combining calcium and silicon elements. This material is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest, used as a deoxidizer and desulfurizer in steelmaking processes, and investigated for potential applications in thermoelectric devices and advanced metallurgical coatings due to its intermediate electronic properties between metals and ceramics.
steelmaking deoxidizermetallurgical additivesthermoelectric researchhigh-temperature ceramicsrefractory applicationssemiconductor research compounds
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | — | ksi | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | ksi | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
Regulatory Screening
Environmental
Export Control
RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.