Si16 Os8
semiconductor· Si16 Os8
Si₁₆Os₈ is an intermetallic compound combining silicon and osmium, representing a research-phase material in the refractory metal-semiconductor family. While not yet established in mainstream industrial production, osmium-silicon compounds are of interest for ultra-high-temperature applications and specialized electronic or catalytic contexts where extreme thermal stability and the properties of osmium (one of the densest elements) are leveraged. Engineers would consider this material primarily in exploratory or specialized defense/aerospace contexts where conventional alloys approach performance limits.
high-temperature refractory materialsexperimental semiconductor compoundsosmium-based intermetallicsaerospace research applicationscatalytic or electronic researchmaterials under development
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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