NdCo4B4

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.