Si2 Zr2

semiconductor

· Si2 Zr2

Si₂Zr₂ is an intermetallic compound combining silicon and zirconium, belonging to the ceramic/refractory materials family with semiconductor-like electronic properties. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established commercial production, explored for high-temperature structural applications and advanced electronics where the combination of zirconium's refractory character and silicon's semiconducting behavior may offer advantages. Engineers would consider this compound for extreme-environment applications where conventional ceramics or metals face limitations, though material availability and processing maturity remain significant practical considerations.

High-temperature structural applicationsAerospace and space systemsRefractory compounds researchAdvanced semiconductor devicesResearch and development phaseExtreme environment materials

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Bulk Modulus(K)	20,206.9	ksi	—
Shear Modulus(G)	13,678.9	ksi	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.000300	eV	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.8700	eV/atom	—

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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Si2 Zr2

Mechanical Properties

Electrical Properties

Other Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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