Cr2GeC is a ternary ceramic compound belonging to the MAX phase family—a class of layered materials combining metallic and ceramic characteristics. This material exhibits an unusual combination of properties including electrical conductivity, thermal shock resistance, and moderate stiffness, making it of significant interest in high-temperature structural applications. While primarily studied in research settings rather than established commercial use, Cr2GeC and related MAX phases are being investigated for aerospace, nuclear, and high-temperature engineering environments where conventional ceramics or metals alone are insufficient.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)3 entries | 202.3 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 200.0 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 197.5 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3200 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G)3 entries | 81.70 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 81.00 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 81.40 | GPa | — | ||
Young's Modulus(E) | 213.0 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 6.966 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.00200 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 26.51 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.01880 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.09145 | eV/atom | — |