SmCo₃Si (samarium cobalt silicide) is an intermetallic semiconductor compound combining rare-earth and transition-metal elements with silicon. This is a research-phase material studied for its potential in high-temperature electronics and magnetic applications, particularly in compositions explored for permanent magnet alloys and advanced semiconductor device applications. The material represents the broader SmCo family's capability to operate in extreme thermal environments where conventional semiconductors and magnetic materials fail.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 17,004.8 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 9,498.1 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00820 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6060 | eV/atom | — |