Nd2Co8B2 is an intermetallic compound combining neodymium, cobalt, and boron—a rare-earth transition metal boride with potential applications in high-performance magnetic and structural materials. This material represents an experimental composition within the rare-earth cobalt boride family, primarily studied for advanced permanent magnet systems and high-temperature structural applications where exceptional magnetic properties or hardness are required. The neodymium-cobalt-boron system is of particular interest as a potential alternative or complement to conventional Nd-Fe-B magnets, offering researchers pathways to develop magnets with improved thermal stability or reduced critical material dependencies.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00940 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2400 | eV/atom | — |