Co₂Ta₄ is an intermetallic compound in the cobalt-tantalum system, representing a research-phase material with semiconductor characteristics. This material belongs to the family of transition metal intermetallics being investigated for high-temperature structural and electronic applications where the combination of cobalt's ferromagnetic properties and tantalum's refractory strength could provide advantages. As an experimental compound, Co₂Ta₄ is primarily studied in materials research contexts rather than established industrial production, with potential relevance to advanced aerospace, high-temperature electronics, or specialty alloy development programs seeking novel material combinations.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 226.4 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 74.83 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000300 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2640 | eV/atom | — |