Si3Pt2 is an intermetallic compound combining silicon and platinum, belonging to the family of refractory metal silicides with high melting points and stiffness. This material is primarily investigated in research and specialized aerospace contexts for high-temperature structural applications, where its exceptional rigidity and thermal stability offer advantages over conventional superalloys, though production costs and brittleness limit broader industrial adoption. Engineers consider Si3Pt2 when extremely demanding thermal and mechanical performance justifies premium material costs, particularly in next-generation engine components and hypersonic vehicle structures.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries | 160.9 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 160.9 | GPa | — | ||
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij) | Matrix (redacted) | 1/GPa | — | ||
Elastic Anisotropy(AU) | 9.395 | - | — | ||
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij) | Matrix (redacted) | Pa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.4276 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries | 24.47 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 24.47 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 9.554 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.03700 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4314 | eV/atom | — |