Co4Sn2 is an intermetallic compound combining cobalt and tin in a defined stoichiometric ratio, classified as a semiconductor material. This compound belongs to the cobalt-tin system and is primarily of research and development interest for applications requiring specific electronic and structural properties at the intersection of metallic and semiconducting behavior. Co4Sn2 and related intermetallics in this system are investigated for potential use in thermoelectric devices, magnetic applications, and advanced electronic components where the combination of cobalt's ferromagnetic properties and tin's electronic characteristics can be leveraged.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 149.0 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 41.25 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.03070 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1630 | eV/atom | — |