Si2 Ni2 Er1
semiconductor· Si2 Ni2 Er1
Si₂Ni₂Er is a intermetallic compound combining silicon and nickel with erbium, belonging to the rare-earth-doped semiconductor family. This is primarily a research-phase material investigated for potential applications in high-temperature electronics and thermoelectric devices, where the rare-earth dopant (erbium) modifies electronic properties to enhance performance in demanding thermal environments. While not yet established in mainstream industrial production, materials in this compositional family are pursued for next-generation power electronics and specialized optoelectronic applications where conventional semiconductors reach thermal or performance limits.
High-temperature semiconductorsThermoelectric devicesResearch phase electronicsRare-earth doped compoundsPower electronics developmentAdvanced optoelectronics
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | — | ksi | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | ksi | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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Regulatory Screening
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