Dy₁Si₂ is an intermetallic compound belonging to the rare-earth silicide family, composed of dysprosium and silicon. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established industrial production, with potential applications in high-temperature structural materials and semiconductor devices where rare-earth silicides offer unique electronic and thermal properties. Dysprosium silicides are studied as alternatives to conventional refractory materials and in emerging applications requiring controlled electrical conductivity combined with thermal stability.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 84.44 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 23.09 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000800 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4630 | eV/atom | — |