Re4Si4 is an intermetallic compound combining rhenium and silicon in a 1:1 stoichiometric ratio, belonging to the refractory intermetallic materials family. This material is primarily of research and development interest for ultra-high-temperature applications where both thermal stability and oxidation resistance are critical, though it remains largely in the experimental phase rather than established industrial production. The rhenium-silicon system is investigated for potential aerospace and advanced energy applications where conventional superalloys approach their thermal limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01500 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1760 | eV/atom | — |