LaCo is a lanthanum-cobalt intermetallic compound that belongs to the rare-earth transition metal family. This material is primarily of research and development interest for hydrogen storage and energy applications, where its ability to absorb and release hydrogen reversibly makes it valuable for fuel cell technologies and clean energy systems. LaCo-based compounds are noted for their potential in advancing hydrogen economy applications compared to conventional storage methods, though commercial deployment remains limited and the material is typically studied in academic and laboratory settings rather than widespread industrial production.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 566 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.3450 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 4.317 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 4.125 | eV/atom | — |