Si₂Ni₄ is an intermetallic compound combining silicon and nickel in a fixed stoichiometric ratio, belonging to the family of transition metal silicides. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established commercial production, with potential applications in high-temperature structural applications and electronic devices where the combination of silicon's semiconducting character and nickel's metallic properties may offer unique performance windows.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02040 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4230 | eV/atom | — |