Zinc chromite (Zn₂Cr₂O₅) is an inorganic ceramic compound combining zinc and chromium oxides, belonging to the spinel-related oxide family. It is primarily used in high-temperature applications and specialty refractory systems, particularly where chromium's thermal stability and corrosion resistance are valued; the material is also investigated for pigmentation, catalytic supports, and electrical applications in research contexts. Engineers select zinc chromite when extreme thermal environments, chemical attack resistance, or specific electrical properties are required, though availability and cost considerations often limit it to specialized industrial niches rather than commodity applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.255 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.2722 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.662 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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