In3Co20B6 is an intermetallic compound combining indium, cobalt, and boron, belonging to the rare-earth-free metallic alloy family. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established in high-volume engineering applications, with potential relevance to advanced metallurgy exploring hard-facing, wear-resistant coatings, or specialized structural applications where boron-containing intermetallics offer high hardness and thermal stability. Engineers would consider this compound in experimental contexts where conventional cobalt-based superalloys or boride-reinforced composites are being evaluated for extreme wear or thermal environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3158 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.05070 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1056 | eV/atom | — |