Cr2Fe

metal
· JVASP-95047· Cr2Fe

Cr₂Fe is an intermetallic compound composed of chromium and iron, representing a discrete phase that can form in chromium-iron alloy systems. This material is primarily of research and metallurgical interest rather than a standalone commercial alloy, as it appears in the microstructure of stainless steels and high-chromium iron alloys during specific heat treatment or casting conditions. Engineers encounter Cr₂Fe as a constituent phase affecting mechanical properties, corrosion resistance, and brittleness in engineering alloys; understanding its formation and control is important for optimizing ferritic stainless steels, wear-resistant coatings, and high-temperature iron-chromium systems where phase stability and microstructural management are critical.

stainless steel metallurgyintermetallic phase controlferritic alloy developmentwear and corrosion resistance coatingshigh-temperature iron alloysmaterials research and phase analysis

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
Units:
siimperial
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Density(ρ)
7.739
kg/m³—
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Band Gap(Eg)
0.000
eV—
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB—
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.2567
eV/atom—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
0.2554
eV/atom—
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.