Er2Si3 is an erbium silicate ceramic compound belonging to the rare-earth silicate family, characterized by a crystalline structure combining erbium oxide with silicon. This material is primarily of research and development interest for high-temperature structural applications, particularly in aerospace and thermal barrier coating systems where rare-earth silicates offer improved oxidation resistance and thermal stability compared to conventional zirconia-based ceramics. Er2Si3 is notable for its potential use in next-generation thermal protection systems and environmental barrier coatings for advanced gas turbines and hypersonic vehicles, where its rare-earth composition provides superior performance in oxidizing environments at extreme temperatures.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 86.10 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2800 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 47.68 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 6.732 | 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) | 0.06040 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5805 | eV/atom | — |