B₆Co₂Pr₅ is a rare-earth transition metal compound combining cobalt and praseodymium in a boron-rich hexagonal or complex crystal structure. This material belongs to the rare-earth intermetallic family and is primarily of research interest for its potential magnetic and electronic properties arising from the praseodymium f-electrons coupled with cobalt d-band magnetism. While not yet established in mainstream industrial production, compounds in this family are investigated for permanent magnet applications, magnetic refrigeration, and advanced functional materials where rare-earth elements provide enhanced magnetic or electronic performance at elevated temperatures or in specialized operating conditions.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02470 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3860 | eV/atom | — |