SmCr2Si2 is an intermetallic compound combining samarium, chromium, and silicon, belonging to the rare-earth transition metal silicide family. This material is primarily of research interest for high-temperature applications and structural ceramics, where the combination of rare-earth and refractory elements offers potential for oxidation resistance and thermal stability. While not yet widely deployed in mainstream engineering, materials in this class are investigated for aerospace components, thermal barrier coatings, and extreme-environment structural applications where conventional alloys reach their performance limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2267 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 1.188 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1249 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3507 | eV/atom | — |