Dy2Si3 is a dysprosium silicide ceramic compound belonging to the rare-earth silicide family, characterized by high hardness and thermal stability. This material is primarily investigated in advanced materials research for high-temperature structural applications, particularly where rare-earth elements can provide enhanced oxidation resistance and refractory performance compared to conventional silicates. Engineers consider dysprosium silicides for extreme-environment components where thermal cycling resistance and chemical stability are critical, though practical engineering use remains limited compared to more established ceramics like alumina or silicon carbide.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 82.71 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2900 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 44.97 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 6.336 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.05360 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5920 | eV/atom | — |