NdSi
ceramic· NdSi
NdSi is a neodymium silicide ceramic compound, a rare-earth intermetallic that combines neodymium with silicon to create a hard, refractory material. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest, studied for high-temperature structural applications where its combination of ceramic hardness and metallic bonding characteristics offers potential advantages over conventional refractories and oxide ceramics. It represents an emerging class of materials being explored for extreme environment engineering, though industrial adoption remains limited compared to established ceramic systems.
High-temperature structural applicationsRefractory coatingsAerospace components (experimental)Nuclear reactor environmentsWear-resistant surfacesMaterials research and development
Compliance & Regulations
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 11,559.5 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2300 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 7,811.7 | ksi | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2126 | lb/in³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -4.990 | µV/K | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -0.8157 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | -0.7458 | 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.