Si₄Ti₂ is a titanium-silicon ceramic compound belonging to the transition-metal silicide family, known for its high stiffness and thermal stability. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for high-temperature structural applications, aerospace components, and wear-resistant coatings where conventional metals reach their limits. Its combination of ceramic hardness with metallic properties makes it attractive as an alternative to superalloys and refractory ceramics, though industrial adoption remains limited compared to established titanium alloys or monolithic ceramics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 19,594.6 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 15,890.3 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000700 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4390 | eV/atom | — |