Si₂TcOs is an intermetallic compound combining silicon with transition metals (technetium and osmium), classified as a semiconductor material. This is an experimental composition primarily of interest in materials research rather than established industrial production; such multi-element intermetallics are investigated for potential high-temperature applications, electronic devices, and catalytic systems where the combination of refractory metals with silicon may offer enhanced thermal stability or electronic properties. The material belongs to a research family exploring transition metal silicides as alternatives to conventional semiconductors in extreme environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 256.5 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 102.1 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01780 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2720 | eV/atom | — |