Pr₁Re₄Si₂ is an intermetallic compound combining praseodymium, rhenium, and silicon, belonging to the family of rare-earth transition-metal silicides. This is primarily a research material studied for its potential in high-temperature structural applications and electronic devices, where the combination of rare-earth and refractory metal elements offers thermal stability and potential electronic functionality. The material remains largely experimental; its adoption in industry depends on further development of processing methods and validation of performance in demanding environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 167.4 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 104.8 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02270 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3830 | eV/atom | — |