Dy₁₀Si₆ is a rare-earth silicide intermetallic compound composed of dysprosium and silicon, belonging to the family of rare-earth transition metal silicides. This material is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest, investigated for high-temperature structural applications and potential thermoelectric or magnetic device applications due to dysprosium's exceptional rare-earth properties. The compound's combination of ceramic-like rigidity with metallic conductivity characteristics makes it a candidate for extreme-environment engineering, though it remains largely in the development phase compared to more established semiconductor and structural materials.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 77.40 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 53.96 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00260 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6850 | eV/atom | — |