Zn3Cr is an intermetallic compound in the zinc-chromium system, likely used in research contexts for coating applications and corrosion protection rather than as a structural material. It combines zinc's inherent corrosion resistance with chromium's hardness and oxidation resistance, making it relevant to the electroplating, galvanizing, and surface engineering industries where binary intermetallic phases can improve coating durability and wear performance. As a research material, Zn3Cr represents the broader family of zinc-chromium coatings and deposits studied as alternatives or supplements to traditional cadmium platings and pure zinc coatings in demanding aerospace and automotive applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 7.706 | 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) | 0.1004 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1003 | eV/atom | — |