Cr4 Si4

semiconductor

· Cr4 Si4

Cr₄Si₄ is a transition metal silicide compound belonging to the ceramic and intermetallic materials family, combining chromium and silicon in a 1:1 stoichiometric ratio. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for high-temperature structural applications, where its ceramic nature provides oxidation resistance and thermal stability, while its metallic components contribute to improved fracture toughness compared to monolithic ceramics. Engineering interest centers on aerospace and industrial applications requiring materials that maintain strength at elevated temperatures while resisting thermal shock and oxidative degradation.

high-temperature structural componentsaerospace engine applicationsoxidation-resistant coatingsresearch ceramics and intermetallicsthermal barrier systemsadvanced materials development

Compliance & Regulations

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

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Bulk Modulus(K)	195.3	GPa	—
Shear Modulus(G)	116.4	GPa	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.00630	eV	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.1760	eV/atom	—

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Cr4 Si4

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