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Erbium disilicide

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Erbium disilicide is a binary inorganic compound of erbium and silicon with the chemical formula ErSi2.[1][2] Other erbium silicides (ErSi, Er2Si) are known.[3]

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Erbium disilicide
Names
Other names
Erbium silicide, erbium(II) silicide
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
EC Number
  • 234-656-6
  • InChI=1S/Er.2Si
    Key: BXEFGWNSOIIKRB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • [Si].[Si].[Er]
Properties
ErSi2
Molar mass 223.429 g·mol−1
Appearance Dark gray powder
Density 7.26 g/cm3
insoluble
Structure
Orthorhombic
P6/mmm
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Physical properties

ErSi2 forms dark grey crystals of orthorhombic system.[2] Space group P6/mmm.[4]

Uses

The compound has been investigated for semiconductor use, optoelectronics, high-temperature electronics, alloy additives and protective coatings.[5]

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