NdCoSb₂ is an intermetallic compound combining neodymium, cobalt, and antimony, belonging to the rare-earth based metallic family. This material is primarily of research interest for thermoelectric and magnetic applications, where the combination of rare-earth and transition metals offers potential for energy conversion and functional magnetic devices. Engineers may consider this compound in specialized contexts where enhanced thermoelectric performance, magnetic properties, or high-temperature stability are critical, though it remains largely experimental rather than widely commercialized.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 10,976.5 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2700 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 5,965.4 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2836 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 1.656 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.05630 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6256 | eV/atom | — |