Si₂C₂ is an experimental silicon carbide compound representing a stoichiometric variation within the silicon carbide family of ceramic semiconductors. This material is primarily of research interest for exploring novel crystal structures and electronic properties in the SiC material system, rather than established commercial production. Silicon carbide compounds generally are valued in demanding applications requiring thermal stability, wide bandgap semiconducting behavior, and chemical inertness, though this specific composition remains in development phases with limited industrial deployment compared to conventional SiC polytypes.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 30,970.3 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 27,592 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.618 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2390 | eV/atom | — |