Al₁Co₂Nb₁ is an intermetallic compound combining aluminum, cobalt, and niobium in a defined stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the family of multi-component intermetallics that exhibit semiconductor properties, making it a research-stage compound rather than an established industrial material. The cobalt-niobium backbone with aluminum substitution positions this compound within the broader field of high-temperature intermetallics and functional materials, where it may offer potential for electronic or thermoelectric applications where both structural integrity and electronic behavior are relevant.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 194.5 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 46.62 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02280 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4170 | eV/atom | — |