Europium disilicide is a binary inorganic compound of europium and silicon with the chemical formula .
Synthesis Sintering of pure substances in an inert atmosphere:
Reduction of europium(III) oxide by silicon in vacuum:
Physical properties Europium disilicide forms dark gray crystals of hexagonal or tetragonal system (space group I41/amd), insoluble in water, cell parameters a = 0.429 nm, c = 1.366 nm.
Uses -powder exhibits good electrical conductivity, thermal stability, and semiconducting properties. Europium disilicide in the form of thin films finds application in microelectronics.
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