BaCoS₂ is an intermetallic compound combining barium, cobalt, and sulfur, representing a niche material in the metal sulfide family. This is primarily a research and development material rather than a widely established industrial standard; it is investigated for potential applications in thermoelectric devices, catalysis, and energy conversion systems where mixed-metal sulfides show promise for enhanced electronic and thermal properties. Engineers would consider BaCoS₂ in experimental projects targeting next-generation energy applications, though its limited commercial availability and developing processing methods mean it remains largely confined to academic and specialized industrial research settings.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.049 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.4350 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 29.02 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1342 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.273 | eV/atom | — |