Mg6CoSb is an intermetallic compound based on magnesium with cobalt and antimony additions, belonging to the family of Heusler-type alloys. This material is primarily of research interest for thermoelectric applications, where the combination of elements is engineered to optimize the Seebeck coefficient and electrical conductivity for heat-to-electricity conversion. Engineers consider magnesium-based intermetallics when seeking lightweight thermoelectric materials for waste-heat recovery or power generation in automotive and aerospace contexts, though this specific composition remains largely in development rather than widespread industrial deployment.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 3.265 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.8320 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1826 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.03644 | eV/atom | — |