Chemical formula: CeSi₂, composed of the elements cerium (Ce) and silicon (Si), cerium being a rare earth element.
Molecular weight: approx. 196.3 g/mol.
CAS No.: 12014 – 85 – 6.
Appearance and shape: Usually grey or grey-black particles.
Density: Density is approximately 4.84 g/cm³.
Melting and boiling point: Melting point is about 1620°C. The high melting point indicates that it can be used in a wide range of applications.
Crystal structure: It has a tetragonal crystal structure.
Electrical properties: It is a semiconductor material.
Electronic materials field: As semiconductor materials, Cerium Silicide used in the manufacture of electronic devices such as transistors and integrated circuits. Their semiconductor properties can be used to control current conduction and signal processing, and play a role in the miniaturisation and high performance of electronic devices.
Thermoelectric material field: Cerium Silicide has potential applications in thermoelectric conversion. Due to their special electrical and thermal properties, they are able to convert heat and electricity to each other, and can be used to prepare equipment such as thermoelectric generators or thermoelectric coolers to improve the efficiency of energy use.
Materials science research field: Cerium Silicide is an important material for studying the properties of rare earth-silicon compounds. Through the study of CeSi₂, we can gain a deeper understanding of the interactions between rare earth elements and silicon elements, as well as the effects of such interactions on the physical and chemical properties of materials, providing theoretical and experimental foundations for the development of new materials.
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