LuCo₂Sn is an intermetallic compound combining lutetium, cobalt, and tin—a ternary metal system belonging to the Heusler or Laves phase family. This material is primarily a research compound studied for its potential in high-performance applications requiring strong intermetallic bonding and thermal stability, rather than a established industrial material. It represents the broader class of rare-earth transition-metal intermetallics being investigated for aerospace, magnetic, and high-temperature structural applications where conventional alloys reach performance limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 19,387.2 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3400 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 7,629 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3905 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 1.028 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3405 | eV/atom | — |