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Semiconducting Silicides

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Abstract

A breakthrough in the technology and application of new materials is always based on a deep understanding of their properties. Silicides, being extensively studied within the last few decades, have provided a wealth of data regarding crystalline structure, thermodynamics and kinetics of formation, electronic and optical properties. The studies performed were mainly focused on the silicides with metallic properties. They are well presented in the previously published monographs and data reviews [1.1–1.4].

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Borisenko, V.E., Filonov, A.B. (2000). General Material Aspects. In: Semiconducting Silicides. Springer Series in Materials Science, vol 39. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-59649-0_1

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