Cr₂O₆ is a chromium oxide semiconductor compound that represents an intermediate oxidation state in the chromium oxide family, positioned between Cr₂O₃ and CrO₃. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than an established commercial product; it has been investigated for photocatalytic applications, environmental remediation, and potential optoelectronic devices due to its semiconducting properties. Engineers evaluating this compound should note it remains largely experimental and would need to assess whether its performance characteristics justify adoption over more mature alternatives like Cr₂O₃ (widely used in refractories and pigments) or specialized semiconductor oxides.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 79.38 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 11.13 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01690 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.9040 | eV/atom | — |