Si₂Mn₂Th₁ is an experimental intermetallic compound combining silicon and manganese with thorium, representing a rare-earth modified silicide system. This material exists primarily in research contexts for investigating how thorium dopants influence the electronic and mechanical properties of manganese silicides, which are of interest for thermoelectric and high-temperature structural applications. The thorium addition is notable for potentially modifying band structure and phase stability compared to conventional Mn-Si compounds, though industrial adoption remains limited due to thorium's regulatory constraints and the material's early development stage.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 20,924.2 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 6,404.9 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00960 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5380 | eV/atom | — |