Zr₃Si₂ is an intermetallic compound combining zirconium and silicon, belonging to the family of refractory metal silicides studied for high-temperature structural applications. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established production use, with potential applications in extreme thermal environments where conventional superalloys reach their performance limits. Engineers consider silicides like Zr₃Si₂ for their potential to maintain strength at elevated temperatures and resistance to oxidation, though processing challenges and brittleness relative to monolithic metals have limited widespread industrial adoption.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.831 | kg/m³ | — |
| 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) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8531 | eV/atom | — |