Si₂Ni₂Yb₁ is an intermetallic compound combining silicon and nickel with ytterbium, belonging to the rare-earth transition metal silicide family. This material is primarily of research interest for advanced semiconductor and functional applications, where the incorporation of ytterbium—a rare-earth element with unique electronic properties—offers potential for enhanced thermoelectric performance, magnetic behavior, or high-temperature stability compared to conventional Ni-Si systems. While not yet established in mainstream industrial production, compounds in this class are being investigated for next-generation energy conversion and extreme-environment electronics where traditional semiconductors reach their limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 16,500.5 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 7,646.4 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00680 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7180 | eV/atom | — |