Ti3Si is an intermetallic compound in the titanium-silicon system, representing a hard ceramic-metallic phase that combines titanium's structural properties with silicon's hardness and wear resistance. This material belongs to the family of transition metal silicides, which are of significant research interest for high-temperature and wear-critical applications where conventional titanium alloys fall short. Ti3Si and related silicides are primarily investigated for aerospace, automotive, and cutting tool applications, valued for their potential to operate at elevated temperatures while maintaining strength and for their exceptional hardness compared to monolithic titanium alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 19,683.1 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2900 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | -2,481.6 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1662 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.03580 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4348 | eV/atom | — |