Cr₃Si is an intermetallic compound combining chromium and silicon, belonging to the family of refractory metal silicides. It exhibits high stiffness and moderate density, making it attractive for high-temperature structural applications where conventional metals lose strength. This material is primarily investigated for aerospace and power generation components, particularly in environments requiring thermal resistance and oxidation protection; it competes with nickel-based superalloys and ceramic matrix composites where weight savings and elevated-temperature performance are critical.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)3 entries | 36,053.8 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 36,053.8 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 35,544.4 | ksi | — | ||
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij) | Matrix (redacted) | 1/GPa | — | ||
Elastic Anisotropy(AU) | 0.05728 | - | — | ||
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij) | Matrix (redacted) | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν)2 entries | 0.2433 | - | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.2500 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G)3 entries | 22,329.7 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 22,329.7 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 21,448.2 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2401 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -0.2819 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | -0.2875 | eV/atom | — |