Cu₁Si₁Rh₂ is an intermetallic compound combining copper, silicon, and rhodium in a defined stoichiometric ratio, representing a research-phase material in the family of ternary transition metal silicides. This compound falls within semiconductor or electronic material research, where such multi-component intermetallics are investigated for potential applications in thermoelectric conversion, catalysis, or high-temperature electronic devices. The inclusion of rhodium—a precious, highly stable transition metal—suggests this material is being explored for specialized applications requiring thermal stability or catalytic activity rather than broad commercial use.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02360 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4610 | eV/atom | — |