Co5CuN4 is a cobalt-copper nitride intermetallic compound that combines the hardness and wear resistance of cobalt with copper's thermal and electrical conductivity. This material exists primarily in research and experimental contexts, where it is being investigated for applications requiring enhanced hardness, corrosion resistance, or functional properties at the intersection of refractory metals and nitride ceramics. The cobalt-copper-nitrogen system offers potential advantages over conventional cobalt alloys or pure nitride ceramics, though industrial adoption remains limited pending further development and cost optimization.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 6.933 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1851 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1655 | eV/atom | — |