LaFeSi₂ is an intermetallic compound combining lanthanum, iron, and silicon, belonging to the rare-earth metal silicide family. This material is primarily of research interest for potential applications in thermoelectric devices and high-temperature structural components, where its intermetallic structure offers potential advantages in thermal-to-electric energy conversion and elevated-temperature strength; however, it remains largely experimental and has not achieved widespread industrial adoption compared to established thermoelectric or structural alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2068 | lb/in³ | — |
| 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) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6652 | eV/atom | — |