Si₂Rh₂U is an intermetallic semiconductor compound combining silicon, rhodium, and uranium in a defined stoichiometric ratio. This is an experimental/research material studied primarily for its electronic and structural properties rather than established commercial production. Intermetallic compounds of this type are of interest in nuclear materials science and advanced semiconductor research, where the uranium component and rhodium-silicon bonding create unique electronic behavior; however, practical engineering applications remain limited due to complexity, radioactive handling requirements, and the availability of more conventional semiconductors for most industrial needs.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 24,890.1 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 13,202.4 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00150 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7380 | eV/atom | — |