Si₂Sr₂ is an experimental intermetallic compound belonging to the silicide family, combining silicon with strontium in a 1:1 ratio. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial production, investigated for potential applications in advanced ceramics and solid-state electronics where the combination of silicon's semiconducting properties with strontium's alkaline-earth characteristics might enable novel functionality. Compared to more conventional silicides (such as MoSi₂ or WSi₂), Sr-based silicides remain largely in development, with interest centered on their potential for thermoelectric applications, photovoltaic materials, or specialized optoelectronic devices.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 46.08 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 33.03 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00310 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5350 | eV/atom | — |