Cr6 Si2

semiconductor

· Cr6 Si2

Cr6Si2 is a chromium silicide intermetallic compound belonging to the family of refractory ceramics and metal-ceramic composites. This material is primarily investigated in research settings for high-temperature structural applications where oxidation resistance and thermal stability are critical performance drivers. Chromium silicides are valued in aerospace and high-temperature industrial contexts as potential coatings and matrix phases due to their ability to form protective oxide scales, though Cr6Si2 remains less commercialized than simpler silicide phases like MoSi2 or WSi2.

high-temperature coatingsaerospace engine componentsoxidation barriersrefractory compositesthermal protection systemsmaterials research

Compliance & Regulations

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

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Bulk Modulus(K)	35,544	ksi	—
Shear Modulus(G)	21,448.2	ksi	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.00700	eV	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.2870	eV/atom	—

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Regulatory Screening

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Cr6 Si2

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Regulatory Screening

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