KCr5S8 is a chromium-sulfur intermetallic compound belonging to the metal sulfide family, characterized by a stoichiometric ratio of chromium to sulfur that creates a discrete crystalline phase. This material is primarily of research interest for potential applications in high-temperature structural components and wear-resistant coatings, where the chromium-sulfur bonding can provide enhanced hardness and thermal stability compared to conventional alloys. Its use remains largely experimental and academic, with development focused on understanding its mechanical behavior and compatibility with conventional engineering systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 3.631 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.1730 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 8.986 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -136 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8973 | eV/atom | — |