NpCo₂Ge₂ is an intermetallic compound combining neptunium, cobalt, and germanium, belonging to the family of actinide-based metallic systems. This is a research-phase material studied primarily for its electronic and magnetic properties rather than widespread industrial application. The material is of scientific interest in nuclear materials research, solid-state physics, and the development of novel functional intermetallics, where its neptunium content makes it relevant to understanding actinide metallurgy and potential applications in specialized nuclear or advanced materials contexts.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 21,362.6 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3900 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 6,006 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3862 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 1.279 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 15.03 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.04230 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1850 | eV/atom | — |