CaSi3

ceramic

· JVASP-143669· CaSi3

CaSi₃ (calcium silicide) is an intermetallic ceramic compound belonging to the silicide family, characterized by strong calcium-silicon bonding that imparts high thermal and chemical stability. This material finds application primarily as a deoxidizer and desulfurizer in steel and iron production, where it improves alloy cleanliness and mechanical properties; it is also investigated for use in high-temperature structural applications and as a precursor in advanced ceramic processing due to its potential for thermal resistance and chemical inertness.

steel deoxidationcast iron desulfurizationhigh-temperature ceramicsmetallurgical additivesrefractory materials researchintermetallic precursors

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	0.09942	lb/in³	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.000	eV	—
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.000	µB	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.1502	eV/atom	—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.1713	eV/atom	—

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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.

CaSi3

Physical Properties

Electrical Properties

Other Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental