Si₂Cr₂Y is a ternary intermetallic compound combining silicon, chromium, and yttrium, representing a ceramic or ceramic-matrix material family with potential high-temperature structural applications. This composition lies in the research/development stage and is primarily investigated for advanced aerospace and high-temperature engineering contexts where the combination of refractory elements (Cr, Y) with silicon offers enhanced oxidation resistance and thermal stability. Engineers would consider this material where conventional superalloys reach thermal or oxidative limits, though it remains largely experimental compared to established alternatives like nickel-based superalloys or established silicides.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 19,805.8 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 8,588.1 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00890 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3950 | eV/atom | — |