Si5 C5
semiconductor· Si5 C5
Si₅C₅ is a silicon carbide-based ceramic compound that combines silicon and carbon in a 1:1 stoichiometric ratio, representing a specific phase within the silicon carbide family of materials. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest, investigated for potential applications requiring exceptional hardness, thermal stability, and mechanical strength at elevated temperatures. Silicon carbide compounds like Si₅C₅ are explored as candidates for next-generation structural ceramics and semiconductor applications where conventional SiC may have limitations, though commercial deployment remains limited compared to established SiC variants.
High-temperature structural ceramicsSemiconductor research applicationsWear-resistant coatingsAdvanced composite reinforcementThermal management systemsExperimental material development
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | — | Pa | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | Pa | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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Regulatory Screening
Environmental
Export Control
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