Zr2 Si4
semiconductor· Zr2 Si4
Zr₂Si₄ is a zirconium silicide ceramic compound belonging to the refractory intermetallic family, synthesized primarily for research and advanced materials applications rather than established industrial production. This material is investigated for high-temperature structural applications and electronic devices where its ceramic nature and silicon-zirconium bonding offer potential advantages in thermal stability and wear resistance. While not yet common in mainstream engineering, zirconium silicides represent a promising material class for next-generation aerospace, nuclear, and high-temperature semiconductor applications where conventional alloys reach their performance limits.
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Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | — | Pa | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | Pa | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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Regulatory Screening
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