Nd₂Co₂Si₂ is an intermetallic compound combining neodymium, cobalt, and silicon, belonging to the rare-earth transition metal silicide family. This material is primarily of research and development interest for potential applications in high-temperature structural materials and magnetic applications, leveraging neodymium's rare-earth properties and cobalt's magnetic characteristics. The silicide matrix offers potential for thermal stability and hardness, though this compound remains largely in the experimental stage with limited commercial adoption compared to more established rare-earth permanent magnets or conventional engineering alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 11,501.5 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 6,123.5 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00320 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6560 | eV/atom | — |