CeSi₂Ni₂ is an intermetallic compound combining cerium, silicon, and nickel, belonging to the rare-earth metal silicide family. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established in high-volume industrial production, with potential applications in high-temperature structural materials and functional alloys where rare-earth strengthening is beneficial. The compound's mechanical properties and thermal characteristics make it relevant for investigating advanced metallic systems, particularly in aerospace and energy sectors seeking novel alternatives to conventional superalloys.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 19,603.3 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2900 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 9,669.7 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2407 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | Measured | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF)2 entries | 0.00108 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | 0.00103 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S)2 entries | 23.13 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | 22.59 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7591 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
Reference data from cited sources. Not verified or certified by MatWorld Inc. Verify against the source before use in design. Terms: engineering data