Nd2 Co8 B8
semiconductor· Nd2 Co8 B8
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.
permanent magnets (research)magnetic refrigerationhigh-temperature magnetic devicesrare-earth alloy developmentmagnetocaloric materials
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
Regulatory Screening
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