CeSi₂Ni is an intermetallic compound combining cerium, silicon, and nickel, belonging to the rare-earth metal silicide family. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for high-temperature structural applications and thermoelectric devices, where the combination of rare-earth and transition metal elements offers potential for enhanced mechanical properties at elevated temperatures or improved charge carrier mobility. Its notable characteristics stem from the intermetallic bonding typical of these ternary systems, which can provide superior hardness and thermal stability compared to single-phase alternatives, though practical industrial adoption remains limited.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 6.184 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.01000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7713 | eV/atom | — |