Nd₁Cr₂Si₂ is an intermetallic compound combining neodymium, chromium, and silicon—a rare-earth transition metal silicide belonging to the Heusler or related ternary intermetallic family. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established commercial production, studied for potential applications in high-temperature structural components and magnetic or electronic devices that exploit rare-earth and transition-metal synergies. Engineers would consider this compound when exploring advanced intermetallics for extreme environments or when neodymium's magnetic or electronic properties combined with chromium's oxidation resistance offer advantages over conventional superalloys or ceramics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 17,712.3 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 10,697 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00370 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3550 | eV/atom | — |