Si₂W (silicon tungsten) is an experimental intermetallic semiconductor compound combining silicon and tungsten in a 2:1 stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the family of refractory metal silicides, which are being investigated for high-temperature semiconductor and thermoelectric applications where conventional silicon-based devices fail. Si₂W is primarily a research-phase material, but the silicide family is valued for potential use in extreme thermal environments due to the high melting point and chemical stability of tungsten-bearing phases combined with silicon's semiconductor properties.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 30,005.1 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 25,904.8 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00250 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1860 | eV/atom | — |