Co1 Nb1 Sb1
semiconductorCo₁Nb₁Sb₁ is an intermetallic semiconductor compound combining cobalt, niobium, and antimony in a 1:1:1 stoichiometry. This is a research-phase material studied for its electronic and thermal properties within the broader family of ternary intermetallics; it is not yet established in widespread commercial production. The material's potential lies in high-temperature electronics, thermoelectric applications, and advanced semiconductor devices where the combination of transition metals (Co, Nb) and a metalloid (Sb) may offer tunable band structure and moderate mechanical stiffness. Engineers would consider this compound primarily for exploratory projects in next-generation power electronics or solid-state energy conversion rather than as a drop-in replacement for conventional semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 155.7 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 55.74 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00310 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1930 | eV/atom | — |