Dy2Co3Si5 is an intermetallic compound combining dysprosium (a rare earth element), cobalt, and silicon. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established industrial production, belonging to the family of rare earth-transition metal silicides known for potential high-temperature and magnetic applications. Researchers investigate such compounds for specialized roles in permanent magnets, high-temperature structural materials, and thermoelectric devices where rare earth elements can enhance performance; however, practical adoption remains limited due to cost, processing complexity, and the availability of more mature alternative technologies for most conventional applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 7.130 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF)2 entries | 0.000488 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | 0.000435 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S)2 entries | -21.93 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | -20.69 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7195 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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