Ta2CrSi6 is an intermetallic compound combining tantalum, chromium, and silicon—a refractory metal silicide belonging to the family of high-temperature structural materials. This is largely a research-phase material studied for extreme-environment applications where traditional superalloys reach their thermal limits; it combines the oxidation resistance and high melting point of tantalum-based systems with the lightweight potential of silicide chemistry. Engineers consider this material class when designing components for hypersonic vehicles, advanced gas turbines, or space propulsion systems where sustained performance above 1000°C and resistance to thermal cycling are critical, though practical commercial deployment remains limited compared to established nickel superalloys or molybdenum disilicides.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 174.3 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2000 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 130.4 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 7.612 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.05800 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2369 | eV/atom | — |