Cr5S6 is a chromium sulfide compound belonging to the family of transition metal chalcogenides. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established in high-volume industrial applications, with potential use in wear-resistant coatings, catalyst supports, and high-temperature applications where sulfide stability is advantageous. Engineers may consider chromium sulfides when conventional oxide ceramics or carbides are unsuitable due to chemical environment or when the unique electronic properties of sulfide systems offer advantages in specialized applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1544 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.02460 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6686 | eV/atom | — |