SiP₃ is a silicon phosphide ceramic compound belonging to the family of binary ceramic materials combining silicon with phosphorus. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than an established commercial ceramic, with potential applications in high-temperature and wear-resistant contexts where silicon-based ceramics offer advantages in thermal stability and chemical inertness. Engineers considering this material should recognize it as an emerging compound whose industrial adoption remains limited; conventional alternatives like silicon nitride (Si₃N₄) and silicon carbide (SiC) are more widely qualified for high-temperature structural applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.09747 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.2480 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1488 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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