Si₄Ni₂Dy₂ is an intermetallic compound combining silicon, nickel, and dysprosium (a rare earth element). This is a research-phase material rather than a production alloy; such ternary intermetallics are investigated for their potential to combine the thermal stability of silicon-based compounds with the magnetic and strengthening properties that rare earth elements provide. Interest in this composition family typically centers on high-temperature structural applications or magnetic device applications where conventional alloys reach performance limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7930 | eV/atom | — |