O8 Mg2 Cr4 is an intermetallic compound combining magnesium and chromium, classified as a semiconductor material with potential for specialized electronic and thermal applications. This compound belongs to the broader family of Mg-Cr intermetallics, which are primarily of research interest for their unique electronic band structure and potential in thermoelectric or photonic device contexts. While not yet established in high-volume industrial production, materials in this composition family are investigated for applications requiring the combination of low density (magnesium-based) with electronic properties modified by chromium doping.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01010 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.404 | eV/atom | — |