Si₄MoW is a refractory metal silicide alloy combining silicon, molybdenum, and tungsten, designed for extreme-temperature and wear-resistant applications. This material belongs to the family of transition-metal silicides, which are studied for high-temperature structural use where conventional superalloys reach their limits. The tungsten and molybdenum additions enhance hardness and creep resistance, making it a candidate for aerospace propulsion, industrial furnace components, and wear-intensive environments where oxidation and thermal cycling are primary failure modes.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 7.866 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1039 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1759 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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