K3Co is a metallic intermetallic compound composed of potassium and cobalt, representing a research-phase material rather than an established engineering alloy. While intermetallic compounds based on transition metals like cobalt are typically investigated for high-temperature applications and specialized catalytic or magnetic properties, K3Co itself remains primarily a laboratory material with limited commercial deployment. Engineers would consider this material only in advanced research contexts exploring lightweight metallic systems, catalytic applications, or novel electromagnetic properties where potassium-cobalt chemistry offers distinct advantages over conventional alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 21.70 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2600 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 13.92 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 1.632 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 3.779 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -49.93 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.7160 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.7066 | eV/atom | — |