Cr8O8 is a chromium oxide ceramic compound that belongs to the family of transition metal oxides, potentially useful in high-temperature and corrosion-resistant applications. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for its potential in catalysis, sensor applications, and high-temperature protective coatings where chromium oxides offer excellent chemical stability. Engineers would consider chromium oxide ceramics when conventional materials face oxidation or corrosive attack, though commercial availability and processing methods for this specific stoichiometry should be verified against competing chromium oxide formulations.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000500 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.439 | eV/atom | — |