Si₄Y₂ is a ceramic compound belonging to the rare-earth silicide family, combining silicon with yttrium to form a high-performance engineering ceramic. This material is primarily investigated in advanced materials research for high-temperature structural applications where thermal stability and mechanical strength at elevated temperatures are critical; it is used or proposed for aerospace components, thermal barrier coatings, and next-generation engine applications where conventional ceramics reach their performance limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 12,233.1 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4,526.2 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00190 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5100 | eV/atom | — |