Si₂Cr₁ is a chromium silicide intermetallic compound belonging to the family of transition-metal silicides, which are ceramic-like materials combining metallic and covalent bonding characteristics. This composition represents a research-phase material studied for high-temperature structural applications, where the combination of chromium and silicon offers potential for oxidation resistance and thermal stability. Chromium silicides are investigated as alternatives to traditional superalloys and refractory metals in aerospace and high-heat applications, though Si₂Cr₁ itself remains primarily in development rather than widespread industrial use.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 183.2 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 161.6 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.03270 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2080 | eV/atom | — |