Si₅Pt₆ is an intermetallic compound combining silicon and platinum, belonging to the family of high-performance metal silicides used in advanced materials research and specialized engineering applications. This material is primarily of interest in research and development contexts rather than high-volume industrial production, offering potential for applications requiring exceptional hardness, thermal stability, and corrosion resistance at elevated temperatures. The platinum-silicon system is explored for wear-resistant coatings, high-temperature structural components, and electronic device applications where the unique properties of intermetallic phases provide advantages over conventional alloys or pure metals.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries | 181.1 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 181.1 | GPa | — | ||
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij) | Matrix (redacted) | 1/GPa | — | ||
Elastic Anisotropy(AU) | 0.3915 | - | — | ||
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij) | Matrix (redacted) | Pa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3300 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries | 69.43 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 69.43 | GPa | — |