Si4 Rh4

semiconductor
· Si4 Rh4

Si₄Rh₄ is an intermetallic compound combining silicon and rhodium, representing a specialized semiconductor material within the transition metal silicide family. This compound is primarily of research and development interest rather than a widely commercialized material, being investigated for high-temperature applications and advanced electronic devices where the combination of metallic and semiconducting properties could offer advantages. Engineers would consider Si₄Rh₄ in contexts requiring materials with potential for thermal stability, electronic functionality at elevated temperatures, or catalytic properties, though material availability and processing challenges typically limit it to laboratory and prototype-scale applications.

High-temperature semiconductors (research)Thermoelectric devices (experimental)Catalytic coatingsAdvanced electronics (prototype stage)Refractory metal silicidesMaterials research and development

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
Units:
siimperial
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Bulk Modulus(K)
31,154.1
ksi—
Shear Modulus(G)
11,556.6
ksi—
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Band Gap(Eg)
0.01390
eV—
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Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-0.6570
eV/atom—
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.