Co₂GaTa is an intermetallic compound combining cobalt with gallium and tantalum elements, belonging to the broader family of transition metal-based semiconductors and intermetallics. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established in high-volume production, with potential applications in advanced electronic devices and high-temperature semiconducting systems where conventional semiconductors reach their performance limits. The combination of refractory metals (tantalum) with magnetic cobalt and semiconductor-active gallium suggests exploration in thermoelectric devices, high-temperature power electronics, or specialized optoelectronic applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 209.2 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 46.26 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00550 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3340 | eV/atom | — |