CrB6H16 is a chromium borohydride compound that represents an emerging class of lightweight metal-boron materials being investigated for advanced applications requiring low density combined with structural rigidity. This research-stage material belongs to the family of transition metal borohydrides, which are primarily explored in aerospace and energy storage contexts where weight reduction and thermal stability are critical performance drivers. The material's potential lies in niche applications where conventional aluminum or titanium alloys may be too heavy, though industrial adoption remains limited pending demonstration of manufacturing scalability and long-term service reliability.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 8.980 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2400 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 6.270 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 1.169 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.8080 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 4.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -304.9 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.07300 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.00439 | eV/atom | — |