Si₂Ni₂Pr is an intermetallic compound combining silicon and nickel with praseodymium, belonging to the rare-earth semiconductor family. This is a research-phase material being investigated for high-temperature structural applications and functional device components where the combination of intermetallic strength and rare-earth properties may offer advantages over conventional binary Ni-Si systems. Interest in this compound stems from potential use in next-generation thermoelectric devices, high-temperature electronics, and advanced composites where rare-earth doping can modify electronic and mechanical behavior.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 17,973.4 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 9,791.9 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00280 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7620 | eV/atom | — |