Ta2Cr3Si is a ternary intermetallic compound combining tantalum, chromium, and silicon—a refractory metal system designed for extreme-temperature and wear-resistant applications. This material belongs to the family of high-entropy and refractory intermetallics under active research for aerospace and energy sectors, where its tantalum content provides oxidation resistance and the silicide phase contributes hardness and thermal stability. While primarily a research compound rather than a commodity material, Ta2Cr3Si and related ternary systems show promise for applications demanding simultaneous strength at elevated temperature and resistance to thermal cycling and chemical attack.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3977 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3418 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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