Dy2Fe2Si2 is an intermetallic compound combining dysprosium (a rare-earth element), iron, and silicon, classified as a semiconductor material. This compound is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than a mature commercial material, studied for its potential in magneto-electronic and thermal management applications where rare-earth intermetallics offer unique coupling between magnetic and electronic properties. Engineers and researchers investigate materials in this family for applications requiring specialized thermal, magnetic, or electronic behavior at elevated temperatures, particularly in contexts where conventional semiconductors or metallic alloys reach performance limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 104.8 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 58.86 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01550 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6360 | eV/atom | — |