CoSn7 is an intermetallic compound in the cobalt-tin system, representing a defined stoichiometric phase rather than a conventional solid solution alloy. This material is primarily of research and industrial interest in electronics and joining applications, where it serves as a solder constituent or intermetallic barrier layer in microelectronic packaging and thermal management systems. CoSn7 offers potential advantages in high-temperature stability and wear resistance compared to conventional tin-based solders, though it is typically encountered as a secondary phase in composite solder systems rather than as a monolithic engineering material.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2035 | lb/in³ | — |
| 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) | 0.2182 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1939 | eV/atom | — |