Chemical formula: CeSi2, composed of two elements, cerium (Ce) and silicon (Si), of which cerium is a rare earth element that plays an important role in contributing to the chemical and physical properties of the compound.
Molecular weight: about 196.3 g/mol.
CAS number: 12014 – 85 – 6.
Appearance: Usually a grey powder.
Density: The density is high, 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: Tetragonal crystal structure.
Electronic materials: Cerium Silicide As semiconductor materials, they are used in the manufacture of electronic devices, such as transistors and integrated circuits. Its 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: It is an important material for studying the properties of rare earth – silicon compounds. Through the study of the research, we can gain a deep understanding of the interaction between rare earth elements and silicon elements, as well as the impact of this interaction on the physical and chemical properties of materials, providing a theoretical and experimental basis for the development of new materials.
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