Si8C8 is a silicon carbide-based ceramic compound with a stoichiometric ratio suggesting a mixed silicon-carbon phase, likely part of the silicon carbide family of advanced ceramics. This material exhibits the high stiffness and thermal stability characteristic of SiC ceramics, making it relevant for demanding structural and thermal applications where conventional materials would fail. Si8C8 represents either a specific crystalline phase or experimental composition within the SiC system, offering potential advantages in high-temperature strength retention and wear resistance compared to monolithic ceramics or metal alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 213.2 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 190.8 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.060 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2450 | eV/atom | — |