Yb₂Cu₂Si₂ is an intermetallic semiconductor compound combining ytterbium, copper, and silicon in a defined stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the family of rare-earth transition metal silicides, which are primarily of research and emerging technological interest rather than established commercial production. The compound is investigated for potential applications in thermoelectric energy conversion, quantum materials research, and solid-state electronic devices where the intermetallic structure and semiconductor properties may enable novel functionalities.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 73.67 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 36.74 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01050 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4920 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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