Description

Chromium Silicide is an inorganic intermetallic compound known for its high-temperature stability and excellent wear resistance. This material is critical for applications requiring durable, heat-resistant components and specialized metallurgical processes. It is primarily utilized by industries involved in advanced ceramics, high-performance alloys, and semiconductor manufacturing, where material integrity under extreme conditions is paramount.

Application

• As a high-temperature structural material and reinforcing phase in advanced ceramic matrix composites.
• In the production of wear-resistant coatings and surface treatments for industrial tools and components.
• As a specialized additive in the formulation of certain high-performance, oxidation-resistant alloys.
• In semiconductor and microelectronics fabrication for diffusion barriers and contact layers.
• For research and development in materials science, particularly in the study of silicide properties.
• As a precursor material in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) processes for thin-film applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chromium Silicide
CAS No.	12018-08-5
Molecular Formula	CrSi₂ (most common)
Molecular Weight	108.17 g/mol (for CrSi₂)
Synonyms	Chromium Disilicide; Chromium(IV) Silicide; Silicon Chromide; CrSi₂; Chromium Silicon Alloy; Chromium Silicide Powder
EINECS	234-630-1

Quality Control

Our Chromium Silicide is manufactured under controlled conditions and undergoes rigorous quality testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with industry standards. Key parameters such as purity, particle size distribution, and phase composition are strictly monitored. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is available for every batch upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic nature, this material must be stored in a cool, dry place, ideally under an inert atmosphere or with appropriate desiccants to prevent moisture absorption. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Gray to black powder
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to CrSi₂ structure
Assay (CrSi₂ Content)	≥ 99.0%
Particle Size (D50)	Contact for details
Trace Metals (ICP)	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.