NdCo4B4 is a rare-earth cobalt boride intermetallic compound that combines neodymium, cobalt, and boron in a fixed stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the family of rare-earth transition metal borides, which are primarily investigated for their potential hard magnetic and high-temperature structural properties. While NdCo4B4 remains largely in the research phase, compounds in this family are of interest for permanent magnet applications and wear-resistant coating systems where the combination of magnetic strength and hardness at elevated temperatures could offer advantages over conventional alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2672 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4707 | eV/atom | — |