Co4Nb2 is an intermetallic compound combining cobalt and niobium in a fixed stoichiometric ratio, classified as a semiconductor. This material belongs to the transition metal intermetallic family and is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than an established commercial product. Co4Nb2 is investigated for applications requiring high hardness, thermal stability, and electrical properties at elevated temperatures, with potential use in aerospace, catalysis, and advanced structural applications where conventional alloys reach performance limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 34,552.8 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 16,163 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01280 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1690 | eV/atom | — |