Nb₁Co₃ is an intermetallic compound combining niobium and cobalt in a 1:3 stoichiometric ratio, classified as a semiconductor material. This compound belongs to the family of transition metal intermetallics and is primarily of research and development interest rather than a mature commercial material. The material is investigated for potential applications in high-temperature structural applications, thermoelectric devices, and advanced electronic components, where the combination of refractory niobium and ferromagnetic cobalt properties could offer advantages in extreme environments or specialized functional applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 34,780.1 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 18,744.7 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00300 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1780 | eV/atom | — |