Cr2O3

semiconductor
· Cr2O3

Chromium oxide (Cr₂O₃) is a ceramic semiconductor material belonging to the transition metal oxide family, known for its hardness, chemical stability, and refractory properties. It is widely used in protective coatings, abrasive applications, and pigments across aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing industries, where its resistance to oxidation and corrosion at elevated temperatures makes it valuable for thermal barriers and wear-resistant surfaces. Engineers select Cr₂O₃ over softer alternatives when durability in harsh chemical or thermal environments is critical, though its brittleness and processing complexity require careful design consideration.

thermal barrier coatingsabrasive grinding mediahigh-temperature corrosion protectionwear-resistant surfacespigments and colorantsrefractory linings

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries
29,679.4
ksi
29,486.9
ksi
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij)
Matrix (redacted)
1/GPa
Elastic Anisotropy(AU)
0.1470
-
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij)
Matrix (redacted)
ksi
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
0.2650
-
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries
16,564.3
ksi
16,364.9
ksi
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Density(ρ)
0.1734
lb/in³
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Band Gap(Eg)3 entries
3.400
eV
0.000
eV
0.5560
eV
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr)
11.05
-
Electronic Dielectric Tensor(ε∞)
Matrix (redacted)
-
Total Dielectric Tensor(ε)
Matrix (redacted)
-
Magnetic Moment(μB)
1.200
μB
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
-343
µV/K
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.08290
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)3 entries
-1.636
eV/atom
-2.352
eV/atom
-2.023
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.