Si2Ni1 is an intermetallic compound combining silicon and nickel in a 2:1 stoichiometric ratio, belonging to the nickel silicide family of semiconductors. While not a widely commercialized material, nickel silicides are studied for their potential in high-temperature electronics, thermoelectric devices, and integrated circuit applications due to their thermal stability and electrical properties. This composition represents an experimental research material within a family of compounds that bridge semiconductor and metallurgical applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 135.2 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 49.78 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02950 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2510 | eV/atom | — |