S2 Ni3 is a nickel-based intermetallic compound belonging to the family of nickel silicides and related phases, likely in the Ni-Si system or a ternary variant. This material exhibits semiconductor or semi-metallic electrical behavior and represents an emerging research compound being investigated for applications where both mechanical rigidity and controlled electronic properties are needed. While not yet widely deployed in high-volume production, nickel intermetallics in this family are of interest for thermoelectric energy conversion, integrated circuit contacts, and high-temperature structural applications where traditional alloys fall short.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 127.9 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 54.38 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00260 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4120 | eV/atom | — |