Ce₂Al₈Co₂ is an intermetallic compound combining cerium, aluminum, and cobalt, belonging to the rare-earth transition metal alloy family. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established industrial production, with potential applications in high-temperature structural materials and functional compounds where rare-earth elements provide enhanced thermal stability or magnetic properties. The cobalt-aluminum base with cerium additions positions it as a candidate for advanced aerospace or specialty alloy systems, though practical engineering adoption remains limited pending further property validation and processing development.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000200 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5070 | eV/atom | — |