NdSi₃Rh is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining neodymium, silicon, and rhodium elements, representing a rare-earth transition metal silicide. This material belongs to the family of high-performance intermetallics studied for extreme environment applications where conventional ceramics or metals prove insufficient. While primarily in research and development rather than widespread commercial production, NdSi₃Rh and related rare-earth silicides are of interest for their potential combination of thermal stability, oxidation resistance, and structural rigidity at elevated temperatures—positioning them as candidate materials for next-generation aerospace and energy systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 16,801.2 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2900 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 8,155.5 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2210 | 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) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7318 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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