Si2 W1
semiconductor· Si2 W1
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.
high-temperature semiconductorsthermoelectric devicesrefractory applicationsresearch/advanced materialsextreme environment electronicsthermal barrier systems
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | — | Pa | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | Pa | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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Regulatory Screening
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