Cr3 Si6

semiconductor

· Cr3 Si6

Cr₃Si₆ is a chromium silicide ceramic compound that belongs to the family of transition metal silicides, which are intermetallic ceramics combining metallic and ceramic properties. This material is primarily of research interest for high-temperature structural applications due to its potential for thermal stability and oxidation resistance, though industrial adoption remains limited compared to more established silicides like MoSi₂. Engineers consider chromium silicides for extreme-environment applications where the combination of ceramic stiffness and metallic toughness offers advantages over monolithic ceramics or pure metals.

high-temperature aerospace componentsoxidation-resistant coatingsresearch/experimental applicationsrefractory materialsthermal barrier systemsintermetallic matrix composites

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Bulk Modulus(K)	184.7	GPa	—
Shear Modulus(G)	146.2	GPa	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.02530	eV	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.1960	eV/atom	—

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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Cr3 Si6

Mechanical Properties

Electrical Properties

Other Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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