Si5Rh4 is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining silicon and rhodium, belonging to the family of transition-metal silicides. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than a mature commercial ceramic, investigated for its potential combination of thermal stability, oxidation resistance, and structural rigidity in demanding high-temperature environments. Engineers may explore Si5Rh4 in specialized aerospace and energy applications where traditional ceramics or superalloys reach their performance limits, though material availability, processing complexity, and cost typically restrict its current use to experimental prototypes and laboratory evaluations.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries | 180.9 | GPa | DFT | ||
| ↳ | 180.9 | GPa | DFT · PBE | ||
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij) | Matrix (redacted) | 1/GPa | DFT · PBE | ||
Elastic Anisotropy(AU) | 0.2378 | - | DFT · PBE | ||
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij) | Matrix (redacted) | Pa | DFT · PBE | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2868 | - | DFT · PBE | ||
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries | 89.95 | GPa | DFT | ||
| ↳ | 89.95 | GPa | DFT · PBE |
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