CrFe₂Si is an intermetallic compound combining chromium, iron, and silicon—a hard, brittle material belonging to the family of transition metal silicides. This compound is primarily investigated in research contexts for high-temperature structural applications and wear-resistant coatings, where its thermal stability and hardness could offer advantages over conventional steel alloys, though its brittleness and processing challenges limit current industrial adoption.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 244.3 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 41.94 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 7.274 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 1.997 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -19.90 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.05330 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2195 | eV/atom | — |