LaCoNi4 is a ternary intermetallic compound combining lanthanum, cobalt, and nickel, belonging to the rare-earth transition-metal alloy family. This material is primarily investigated in hydrogen storage research and electrochemistry applications, where the lanthanum-cobalt-nickel system offers reversible hydrogen absorption capability and potential catalytic properties. Compared to simpler binary rare-earth alloys, the three-component composition provides opportunities for tuning hydrogen uptake kinetics and cycling stability, making it of particular interest for advanced energy storage and fuel cell electrode materials.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 8.403 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 2.411 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.00230 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2819 | eV/atom | — |