BaCo2Sb
metalBaCo₂Sb is an intermetallic compound combining barium, cobalt, and antimony in a defined stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the Heusler or half-Heusler family of compounds, which are of significant research interest for thermoelectric and magnetic applications due to their tunable electronic structure. While primarily in the research and development stage rather than mass-production use, BaCo₂Sb and related ternary intermetallics are investigated for potential use in thermoelectric energy conversion, where they could offer advantages in thermal-to-electrical efficiency or cost reduction compared to conventional materials. Engineers and materials scientists evaluate such compounds when designing next-generation heat-recovery systems or exploring alternatives to rare-earth-dependent magnetic or electronic devices.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | — | ksi | — | — | |
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | — | - | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | ksi | — | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Density(ρ) | — | lb/in³ | — | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |