Si₂Cr₂Th₁ is an experimental intermetallic compound combining silicon, chromium, and thorium in a semiconductor-class material. This ternary system is primarily of research interest for high-temperature applications and advanced materials development, as thorium-containing compounds offer potential for enhanced thermal stability and specialized electronic properties in demanding environments. The material's practical deployment remains limited; it belongs to a family of refractory intermetallics explored for next-generation aerospace and nuclear applications where conventional semiconductors cannot operate.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 141.4 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 63.81 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00170 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3530 | eV/atom | — |