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.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 2.752 | 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) | 0.1502 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1713 | eV/atom | — |