LaSi₅ is a lanthanum silicide ceramic compound belonging to the rare-earth silicide family, characterized by a layered crystal structure that combines metallic and ceramic properties. This material is primarily investigated in research and development contexts for high-temperature structural applications, where its thermal stability and refractory characteristics make it a candidate for aerospace and energy systems operating in extreme environments. LaSi₅ and related rare-earth silicides are notable for their potential to maintain mechanical integrity at elevated temperatures compared to conventional ceramics, though industrial adoption remains limited and the material is best suited for specialized high-performance engineering where cost and processing complexity are secondary to thermal performance.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1342 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1639 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1682 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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