Dy₄Co₄Si₄ is an intermetallic compound combining dysprosium (a rare-earth element), cobalt, and silicon in a 1:1:1 stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the rare-earth transition metal silicide family and is primarily of research interest rather than established in widespread industrial production. The compound is investigated for potential applications in magnetic materials, high-temperature structural applications, and advanced semiconducting devices, leveraging the magnetic properties of dysprosium and the structural stability imparted by the intermetallic framework.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 17,177.3 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 9,450.7 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01280 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7170 | eV/atom | — |