Si₂NiSe₄ is a ternary intermetallic compound combining silicon, nickel, and selenium elements, belonging to the family of metal selenides with potential semiconductor or thermoelectric properties. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial production, being investigated for applications requiring specific electronic or thermal transport characteristics at the intersection of metallurgical and semiconductor chemistry. Engineers would consider this compound in exploratory projects targeting niche thermoelectric devices, solid-state electronic components, or specialized catalytic systems where the unique combination of these three elements offers advantages over binary alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.116 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF)2 entries | 0.000482 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | 0.000530 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S)2 entries | 2.450 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | 1.970 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.2435 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1343 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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