Si₂Ca₂ is an experimental intermetallic compound belonging to the silicide-based ceramic family, combining silicon and calcium in a 1:1 stoichiometric ratio. While not widely commercialized, this material represents research into lightweight ceramic composites with potential applications in high-temperature structural systems. The compound's stiffness characteristics and composition suggest interest in thermal management, refractory applications, or advanced structural ceramics where silicon-based intermetallics offer lightweight alternatives to traditional ceramics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 8,023.8 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 5,841.1 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000500 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6070 | eV/atom | — |