Al₃B₆Co₂₀ is an intermetallic compound combining aluminum, boron, and cobalt in a complex crystalline structure, belonging to the family of multi-component metallic semiconductors. This material is primarily of research interest for high-temperature applications and advanced electronic devices, where the combination of metallic and semiconducting character offers potential advantages in thermoelectric conversion, wear-resistant coatings, or specialized semiconductor junctions; however, it remains largely in the developmental phase with limited industrial deployment compared to conventional intermetallics or commercial semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00670 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2760 | eV/atom | — |