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
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Density(ρ)
lb/in³
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Band Gap(Eg)
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
µB
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
µV/K
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries
eV/atom
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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