HfCrSi is a ternary intermetallic compound combining hafnium, chromium, and silicon—a composition designed for high-temperature and wear-resistant applications. This material belongs to the family of refractory metal silicides and represents research-phase development rather than established commodity use; such hafnium-based intermetallics are investigated for extreme-environment engineering where conventional superalloys reach their thermal limits. The hafnium-chromium-silicon system is valued for its potential to combine the oxidation resistance of chromium silicides with hafnium's refractory strength, making it a candidate for advanced aerospace and energy applications requiring materials that maintain integrity at very high temperatures.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 9.432 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5391 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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