VCr₂Si₆ is an intermetallic compound combining vanadium, chromium, and silicon, belonging to the family of transition metal silicides. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established commercial production, with potential applications in high-temperature structural applications where enhanced hardness and thermal stability are sought. The compound's appeal lies in its potential to offer improved wear resistance and high-temperature strength compared to conventional metallic alloys, though its brittleness and processing challenges typical of intermetallic compounds require careful consideration in engineering design.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 4.843 | 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) | 0.01090 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2383 | eV/atom | — |