B2 Cr4 is a chromium-rich intermetallic compound with the B2 crystal structure (ordered body-centered cubic), representing a research-phase material in the chromium intermetallic family. This material is studied primarily for structural applications where high stiffness and potential oxidation resistance from chromium content are desired, though it remains largely experimental with limited commercial deployment. Engineers considering this material should recognize it as a developmental compound suitable for specialized high-temperature or corrosion-resistant applications where conventional alloys are insufficient.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 42,197.9 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 26,299.3 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00250 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3460 | eV/atom | — |