PrSc2Si2 is a rare-earth intermetallic ceramic compound containing praseodymium, scandium, and silicon, representing a specialized member of the ternary silicide family. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest, being explored for high-temperature structural applications where its ceramic nature and intermetallic bonding characteristics may offer thermal stability and hardness benefits. The praseodymium-scandium-silicon system has potential relevance in advanced refractory applications and materials requiring stability in extreme thermal environments, though industrial adoption remains limited compared to established ceramic alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1549 | 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) | -0.6793 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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