Co₂SnHf is an intermetallic compound combining cobalt, tin, and hafnium in a 2:1:1 ratio, belonging to the semiconductor or semi-metallic materials class. This is a research-phase material rather than an established commercial product, investigated for potential applications in thermoelectric devices and high-temperature electronics where the combination of transition metals and refractory elements can offer thermal stability and tunable electronic properties. Engineers would consider this material when conventional semiconductors reach performance limits in extreme environments or when tailored band structure is needed for energy conversion or sensing applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 166.1 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 54.02 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00750 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3760 | eV/atom | — |