Nd₂Co₈B₈ is an intermetallic compound combining rare-earth neodymium with cobalt and boron, belonging to the family of hard magnetic and potential magnetocaloric materials. This composition is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established production use, investigated for permanent magnet applications, magnetic refrigeration, and high-temperature magnetic devices where the rare-earth element provides strong magnetic coupling. Its appeal lies in exploring alternatives to conventional rare-earth permanent magnet architectures, though industrial adoption remains limited pending cost, processability, and performance validation against established standards like Nd₂Fe₁₄B.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00290 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4710 | eV/atom | — |