CrH2 is a chromium hydride intermetallic compound that belongs to the metal hydride family, offering a combination of metallic bonding with hydrogen incorporation. While primarily of research interest rather than established commercial use, chromium hydrides are investigated for hydrogen storage applications, catalytic systems, and as precursors for advanced ceramic or metallic coatings due to chromium's inherent hardness and corrosion resistance. Engineers consider hydride compounds when seeking materials that can reversibly absorb/release hydrogen or require exceptional hardness in specialized thin-film or composite applications where traditional alloys fall short.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 183.5 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2700 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 98.76 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.151 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.8640 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -8.010 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.08030 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.07937 | eV/atom | — |