Mg4Co8 is an intermetallic compound combining magnesium and cobalt, belonging to the family of transition metal-magnesium phases typically investigated for functional and structural applications. This material exists primarily in research and development contexts rather than established commercial production, with interest driven by the potential to leverage cobalt's magnetic and catalytic properties alongside magnesium's low density. The compound is notable within materials science for exploring novel combinations of lightweight and transition-metal functionality, though practical engineering adoption remains limited pending further characterization and processing optimization.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000400 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.06100 | eV/atom | — |