Yb3Si is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining ytterbium and silicon, belonging to the rare-earth silicide family. This material is primarily of research and development interest for high-temperature structural applications where thermal stability and oxidation resistance are critical. Yb3Si and related rare-earth silicides are investigated for aerospace propulsion systems, nuclear reactor components, and advanced thermal barrier coatings, where they offer potential advantages over conventional superalloys in extreme environments, though industrial deployment remains limited and the material is not yet widespread in production.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 36.89 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.1900 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 29.15 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 8.940 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | 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) | -0.3305 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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