CaSi2Ni2

metal
· JVASP-92384· CaSi2Ni2

CaSi₂Ni₂ is an intermetallic compound combining calcium, silicon, and nickel elements, belonging to the family of ternary metal systems studied for advanced structural and functional applications. This is primarily a research-phase material; compounds in this chemical system are investigated for potential use in high-temperature applications, wear-resistant coatings, and as precursors for composite materials, though industrial adoption remains limited. The material's appeal lies in combining the lightweight characteristics of calcium-silicon phases with nickel's strength and corrosion resistance, offering a potential alternative to conventional superalloys in specific niche applications where cost and processability trade-offs are acceptable.

experimental intermetallic researchhigh-temperature structural compositeswear-resistant coatingsaerospace material developmentthermal barrier systemsnickel-based alloy alternatives

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
Units:
siimperial
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Density(ρ)
0.1654
lb/in³—
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Band Gap(Eg)
0.000
eV—
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB—
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.000
eV/atom—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-0.6506
eV/atom—
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

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