CrRe5B2 is a chromium-rhenium boride intermetallic compound that combines refractory metal constituents with ceramic-like boride bonding to create an extremely dense, hard material. This is primarily a research-phase compound studied for high-temperature structural applications where conventional superalloys reach their thermal limits. The material belongs to the ultra-high-temperature materials family and is notable for its potential to enable engine components and aerospace structures operating in extreme environments, though industrial adoption remains limited due to brittleness concerns and processing challenges typical of boride systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.6147 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.00920 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1849 | eV/atom | — |