NdCo₉Si₄ is an intermetallic compound combining neodymium, cobalt, and silicon, belonging to the rare-earth transition metal silicide family. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest for high-temperature structural applications and magnetic applications, where the rare-earth element contributes to enhanced magnetic properties or phase stability. Engineers considering this material should note it represents an experimental composition rather than a widely commercialized alloy, making it relevant for advanced materials research seeking improved performance over conventional cobalt-based superalloys or permanent magnet systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2752 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -17.15 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4305 | eV/atom | — |