CoSbTa is a ternary intermetallic compound combining cobalt, antimony, and tantalum in equal atomic proportions. This is a research-stage material under investigation for potential thermoelectric and electronic applications, belonging to the broader class of transition metal pnictides and chalcogenides that exhibit semiconducting behavior. The compound's stiffness and mechanical stability suggest potential for high-temperature or harsh-environment semiconductor devices, though industrial adoption remains limited pending demonstration of functional electronic properties and manufacturability at scale.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 164.4 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 58.90 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01580 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1020 | eV/atom | — |