PmSi₃ is a rare-earth metal silicide ceramic compound, part of the family of transition metal and rare-earth silicides that combine metallic and ceramic properties. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest, explored for high-temperature structural applications where its ceramic hardness and thermal stability could provide advantages over conventional monolithic ceramics or metal alloys. Silicides like PmSi₃ are investigated for aerospace propulsion systems, thermal barrier coatings, and advanced composites, though such rare-earth variants remain largely experimental due to processing challenges and limited production maturity compared to more established ceramic systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 4.899 | kg/m³ | 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) | -0.2143 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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