Zr2Cr4Si5 is an intermetallic compound combining zirconium, chromium, and silicon—a research-phase material belonging to the family of refractory silicides and transition-metal intermetallics. This material is primarily investigated for high-temperature structural applications where oxidation resistance and mechanical stability at elevated temperatures are critical; it represents an emerging alternative in the refractory metals space, with potential advantages over conventional superalloys in specific thermal environments, though it remains largely in development rather than widespread industrial use.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2094 | lb/in³ | — |
| 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) | 0.00790 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4699 | eV/atom | — |