Description

Chromium-Silicon Monoxide is an inorganic compound of significant interest in advanced materials science and industrial catalysis. This material is valued for its unique combination of metallic and ceramic properties, making it a critical component in high-performance applications. It is primarily sought by manufacturers and research institutions in the fields of surface engineering, thin-film deposition, and the development of specialized alloys and coatings.

Application

• Thin-Film Deposition: Used as a sputtering target or evaporation source for creating wear-resistant, decorative, or functional coatings on various substrates.
• Surface Engineering: Employed in processes like thermal spraying or chemical vapor deposition (CVD) to enhance surface hardness, corrosion resistance, and thermal stability of components.
• Specialized Alloy Production: Acts as a precursor or additive in the synthesis of high-temperature alloys and intermetallic compounds for aerospace and automotive sectors.
• Catalysis Research: Investigated as a catalyst or catalyst support in heterogeneous catalytic reactions due to its potential synergistic effects.
• Electronic Materials: Utilized in the research and development of semiconductor layers, diffusion barriers, and resistive films in microelectronics.
• Refractory Materials: Incorporated into ceramics and composites designed for extreme temperature environments.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chromium-Silicon Monoxide
CAS No.	37344-83-5
Molecular Formula	CrSiO (commonly represented)
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Chromium Silicon Oxide; Silicon Chromium Oxide; Chromium Monosilicon Monoxide; CrSiO; Chromium Silicon Monoxide Powder; Silicon Chromium Monoxide; Chromium Silicate (non-stoichiometric)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Chromium-Silicon Monoxide is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, with product specifications tailored to meet the rigorous demands of research and industrial applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, particle size distribution, and metallic impurities are available upon request to support your quality and regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen for long-term storage to prevent oxidation and moisture absorption. Keep away from strong acids and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark gray to black powder
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to standard pattern
Purity (CrSiO Basis)	≥ 99%
Particle Size (D50)	Customizable (e.g., 1-10 µm, 10-45 µm)
Metallic Impurities (ICP)	≤ 0.5% total
Moisture Content (Loss on Drying)	≤ 0.5%

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