Nd₄Si₄ is an intermetallic compound composed of neodymium and silicon, belonging to the rare-earth silicide family of advanced ceramics and semiconducting materials. This compound is primarily of research and developmental interest for high-temperature structural applications and potential optoelectronic or magnetic device integration, where rare-earth silicides are explored for their thermal stability, hardness, and electrical properties in extreme environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 11,559.5 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 7,811.7 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000400 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7460 | eV/atom | — |