NdCo₂Si₂ is an intermetallic compound combining neodymium, cobalt, and silicon, belonging to the rare-earth transition metal silicide family. This material is primarily of research interest for its potential in permanent magnet applications and high-temperature structural uses, leveraging neodymium's strong magnetic properties combined with cobalt's thermal stability and silicon's contribution to phase stability. While not yet widely commercialized, intermetallics of this composition are investigated for next-generation permanent magnets, magnetic refrigeration, and advanced aerospace components where traditional rare-earth magnets or superalloys may be limited.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 130.7 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2500 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 82.83 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 6.748 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 11.85 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7289 | eV/atom | — |