Si2 Hf4
semiconductor· Si2 Hf4
Si₂Hf₄ is a hafnium silicide ceramic compound that belongs to the family of refractory silicides—advanced materials designed for extreme-temperature applications where conventional metals and oxides fail. This material is primarily explored in research and aerospace contexts for high-temperature structural components, leveraging hafnium's exceptional thermal stability and silicon's lightweight properties to create ceramics resistant to oxidation and thermal shock at temperatures exceeding 1000°C.
aerospace engine componentsrefractory coatingshigh-temperature structural ceramicsthermal protection systemsresearch/development applications
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | — | Pa | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | Pa | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| 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
Regulatory Screening
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