Si₂Rh₂Pr₁ is an intermetallic compound combining silicon, rhodium, and praseodymium—a research-phase material belonging to the rare-earth transition metal silicide family. This composition represents an experimental semiconductor with potential applications in high-temperature electronics and advanced catalysis, though it remains primarily in materials development rather than widespread industrial use. The incorporation of praseodymium (a rare-earth element) alongside rhodium suggests investigation into enhanced thermal stability, electronic properties, or catalytic function compared to simpler binary silicides.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 20,177.9 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 12,211.2 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00180 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.018 | eV/atom | — |