PrAlCo4 is a quaternary intermetallic compound containing praseodymium, aluminum, and cobalt, representing a specialized rare-earth metal alloy system. This material belongs to the family of rare-earth transition-metal intermetallics and appears to be primarily of research or developmental interest rather than established in high-volume industrial production. The PrAlCo system is investigated for potential applications in permanent magnets, magnetic refrigeration, and high-temperature structural materials where rare-earth strengthening and magnetic properties are advantageous.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2733 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 3.939 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.04130 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2096 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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