Si₆C₆ is a silicon carbide-based ceramic compound belonging to the family of advanced refractory materials and wide-bandgap semiconductors. This material represents research-stage development in ultra-hard ceramic systems, combining silicon and carbon in a specific stoichiometric ratio to explore enhanced mechanical and thermal properties beyond conventional SiC. Applications are primarily experimental and emerging, with potential in extreme-environment electronics, high-temperature structural components, and next-generation semiconductor devices where superior hardness, thermal stability, and chemical inertness are critical.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 213.3 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 190.7 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.303 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2450 | eV/atom | — |