Chromium oxide (Cr₂O₄), a ceramic semiconductor compound, belongs to the family of transition metal oxides and exhibits mixed-valence chromium chemistry. This material is investigated primarily in research and advanced applications for its semiconducting properties, chemical stability, and potential catalytic or sensing capabilities. Industrial adoption remains limited compared to more established ceramics, but Cr₂O₄ shows promise in specialized environments where its combination of hardness, thermal stability, and electronic properties offers advantages over conventional alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 43.26 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 27.95 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00430 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.891 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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