Lu₁In₁Co₄ is an intermetallic compound combining lutetium, indium, and cobalt in a fixed stoichiometric ratio. This is a research-phase material within the broader family of rare-earth intermetallics, likely investigated for magnetic, electronic, or thermal properties rather than established production use. The combination of a heavy rare earth (lutetium), a post-transition metal (indium), and a transition metal (cobalt) suggests potential applications in advanced magnetic systems, thermoelectric devices, or high-temperature functional materials where specific electronic band structures or magnetic ordering are engineered by compositional design.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00490 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1950 | eV/atom | — |