BaCrSi₂ is an intermetallic compound combining barium, chromium, and silicon, representing a niche material in the transition metal silicide family. This compound is primarily of research interest rather than established in high-volume industrial production; it belongs to the broader class of refractory intermetallics studied for applications requiring thermal stability and resistance to oxidation at elevated temperatures. Interest in BaCrSi₂-type materials centers on potential aerospace and high-temperature structural applications where conventional alloys lose strength, though practical deployment remains limited due to brittleness and processing challenges typical of intermetallic compounds.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 39.22 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3200 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 17.77 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 4.287 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 4.066 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.9817 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.5971 | eV/atom | — |