Pr2Co8B2 is an intermetallic compound combining praseodymium (rare earth element), cobalt, and boron, belonging to the family of rare-earth transition metal borides. This material is primarily of research and development interest for permanent magnet and hard magnetic applications, where rare-earth cobalt compounds are valued for their potential high magnetic anisotropy and Curie temperature; it represents an alternative composition in the RE-Co-B system designed to optimize magnetic performance or reduce reliance on critical rare-earth elements like neodymium.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000400 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2170 | eV/atom | — |