Pr₁Cr₂Si₂C₁ is an experimental intermetallic ceramic compound combining praseodymium, chromium, silicon, and carbon, belonging to the family of transition metal silicides and carbides. This material is primarily of research interest for high-temperature structural applications where enhanced mechanical stability and oxidation resistance are sought. Its notable characteristic is the incorporation of rare-earth praseodymium with refractory elements, a composition strategy explored in advanced materials research for aerospace and extreme-environment engineering, though industrial deployment remains limited compared to established silicides like MoSi₂ or carbides like SiC.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | 23,393 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 15,970.5 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00360 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3970 | eV/atom | — |