Sc₁Si₂ is a scandium disilicide compound belonging to the transition metal silicide family, which forms intermetallic phases with potential semiconductor or semi-metallic properties. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established in high-volume production, as scandium silicides are investigated for high-temperature applications and potential optoelectronic or thermoelectric device applications where their unique electronic structure could offer advantages over conventional semiconductors or silicides.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 13,067.9 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 1,375 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00720 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3140 | eV/atom | — |