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.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 4.578 | kg/m³ | — |
| 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) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6506 | eV/atom | — |