Cr6Os2 is an intermetallic compound combining chromium and osmium, classified as a semiconductor material with potential for high-temperature and wear-resistant applications. This is a research-phase material rather than an established industrial commodity; intermetallic compounds in the Cr-Os system are primarily investigated for their exceptional hardness, chemical stability, and potential electronic properties in specialized high-performance environments. Engineers would consider this material for extreme-condition applications where conventional alloys reach their thermal or chemical limits, though commercial availability and processing methods remain limited compared to conventional alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 286.6 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 106.1 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00190 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.00600 | eV/atom | — |