Si₂Ni₂Ce is an intermetallic compound combining silicon, nickel, and cerium—a research-phase material belonging to the rare-earth transition metal silicide family. This compound is of interest in advanced materials science for potential applications requiring high-temperature stability and ceramic-like rigidity, though it remains primarily in experimental development rather than established industrial production. Engineers would consider this material for specialized high-performance applications where rare-earth doping of nickel silicides offers advantages in thermal resistance or electronic properties over conventional binary silicides.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 135.2 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 66.67 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00530 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7590 | eV/atom | — |