ZnSi

ceramic

· JVASP-126780· ZnSi

ZnSi is a zinc-silicon ceramic compound that belongs to the intermetallic ceramics family. It is primarily investigated in research contexts for semiconductor and optoelectronic applications, as well as for potential use in high-temperature structural composites where zinc-silicon phases can improve wear resistance and thermal stability. The material is notable for its potential to combine the hardness typical of ceramic phases with improved fracture toughness compared to traditional brittle ceramics, making it of interest in applications requiring both durability and moderate damage tolerance.

semiconductor materialshigh-temperature compositeswear-resistant coatingsresearch optoelectronicsceramic matrix composites

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	0.1763	lb/in³	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.000	eV	DFT · OptB88vdW
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.000	µB	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.4023	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	0.3999	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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ZnSi

Physical Properties

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Other Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental