Sr₄Mg₄Si₄ is an intermetallic compound belonging to the Zintl phase family, combining alkaline-earth metals (strontium and magnesium) with silicon to form a semiconducting material with potential thermoelectric properties. This is largely a research-phase compound studied for its electronic structure and crystal chemistry rather than an established commercial material; it represents the broader class of rare-earth and alkaline-earth silicides being investigated for solid-state energy conversion and advanced electronic applications where conventional semiconductors face thermal or chemical limitations.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 46.00 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 35.68 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01290 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4710 | eV/atom | — |