Ba₄CoSi is an intermetallic compound combining barium, cobalt, and silicon in a defined stoichiometric ratio, belonging to the broader class of metal silicides and rare-earth-free intermetallics. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established industrial production; it represents exploration into lightweight metallic systems with potential for high-temperature stability and magnetic or electronic functionality. The barium-containing intermetallic family is investigated for specialized applications where conventional alloys are limited by weight, cost, or thermal constraints.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 4.621 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 1.299 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 1.122 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.9208 | eV/atom | — |