GdCo2 is an intermetallic compound composed of gadolinium and cobalt, belonging to the Laves phase family of metallic materials. It is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest for its magnetic properties, particularly in applications requiring rare-earth magnetic functionality at elevated temperatures or specific magnetocaloric effects. The material offers potential advantages in magnetic refrigeration systems and high-temperature magnetic devices where conventional permanent magnets or soft magnetic materials become unsuitable.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1213 | eV/atom | — |