Chromium hydride (CrH3) is a transition metal hydride compound combining chromium with hydrogen, representing an emerging materials class with potential applications in energy storage and catalysis. While primarily a research compound rather than a widely commercialized engineering material, chromium hydrides are being investigated for hydrogen storage systems, catalytic applications, and advanced coating technologies where the unique bonding between transition metals and hydrogen can be leveraged. Its appeal lies in exploring novel pathways for hydrogen integration in metals and the possibility of tailored properties through hydride chemistry.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1602 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 2.080 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.2617 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.2607 | eV/atom | — |