LuSi
ceramic· LuSi
LuSi is a lutetium silicide ceramic compound that combines a rare earth metal with silicon, forming a refractory material suited for high-temperature applications. This material belongs to the silicide family and is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest, valued for its thermal stability and potential use in extreme environment applications where conventional ceramics may degrade. LuSi remains relatively niche compared to more established silicides, making it relevant for advanced aerospace, nuclear, or high-temperature structural applications under development.
high-temperature aerospace componentsrefractory coatingsnuclear reactor materialsextreme environment researchthermal barrier systems
Compliance & Regulations
?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 8.335 | kg/m³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -5.300 | µV/K | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -0.8115 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | -0.7670 | eV/atom | — |
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Regulatory Screening
Environmental
RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.