Cr₁Co₂Si₁ is an intermetallic compound combining chromium, cobalt, and silicon, belonging to the transition-metal silicide family of semiconducting materials. This composition represents an experimental or specialized research material rather than a mainstream industrial alloy; such ternary silicides are investigated for their unique electronic properties and potential applications in high-temperature environments and semiconductor devices. The cobalt-chromium silicide family is of interest in materials research for thermoelectric conversion, wear-resistant coatings, and advanced semiconductor applications where the combination of metallic and covalent bonding provides unusual property combinations.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 221.6 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 9.700 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01000 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2370 | eV/atom | — |