Nd2Al8Co2 is an intermetallic compound combining neodymium, aluminum, and cobalt—a ternary rare-earth transition-metal system that exhibits semiconductor behavior. This is primarily a research material studied for its electronic and magnetic properties rather than an established industrial commodity; compounds in this family are of interest for thermoelectric applications, magnetic devices, and advanced functional materials where rare-earth alloying can tailor electronic band structure.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000400 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5430 | eV/atom | — |