Pr12Co4 is an intermetallic compound in the rare-earth–transition-metal family, combining praseodymium with cobalt in a fixed stoichiometric ratio. This material is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest, valued for its magnetic properties and thermal stability in high-performance applications where rare-earth magnets or magnetic refrigeration systems are required. The praseodymium-cobalt system is notable for its potential in permanent magnets and magnetocaloric applications, offering alternatives to more common rare-earth-cobalt compositions.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00190 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.08500 | eV/atom | — |