HfCoSb is an intermetallic compound combining hafnium, cobalt, and antimony in a 1:1:1 stoichiometry, belonging to the broader family of half-Heusler semiconductors. This is a research-phase material being investigated for thermoelectric applications where efficient conversion between thermal and electrical energy is critical, offering potential advantages over conventional thermoelectric materials in mid-to-high temperature regimes. The compound is notable within materials research for its potential to deliver improved figure-of-merit through optimized band structure and reduced thermal conductivity, though it remains primarily in academic and experimental development rather than established industrial production.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 15,886.4 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 194.4 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.06060 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.2570 | eV/atom | — |