Sn4Si6 is a tin-silicon ceramic compound belonging to the silicide family, characterized by a defined stoichiometric ratio of tin and silicon atoms in a crystalline ceramic matrix. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than widespread industrial production, with potential applications in high-temperature structural applications and semiconductor-related technologies where tin-silicon interactions are beneficial. Its primary appeal lies in exploring unique properties at the intersection of metallic (tin) and ceramic (silicate) behavior, making it relevant for advanced materials research seeking alternatives to conventional silicides in specialized thermal or electronic environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1889 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.406 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5402 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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