O8Mg2Cr2 is an intermetallic compound combining magnesium and chromium oxides, belonging to the family of ternary oxide semiconductors. This material is primarily of research interest for applications requiring semiconducting behavior combined with thermomechanical stability, though it remains largely experimental rather than widely commercialized. The magnesium-chromium oxide system is being investigated for potential use in high-temperature electronic devices, catalytic supports, and ceramic matrix composites where oxide stability and electronic properties must coexist.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 10,568.5 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 6,787.8 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.228 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.332 | eV/atom | — |