PrCo5H4 is an intermetallic compound composed of praseodymium and cobalt with hydrogen incorporation, belonging to the rare-earth transition-metal hydride family. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for hydrogen storage and energy applications, where the reversible hydrogen absorption/desorption behavior makes it a candidate for advanced storage systems and catalytic processes. Its notable distinction lies in combining rare-earth metallurgical properties with hydrogen-active intermetallic phases, offering potential advantages in hydrogen economy technologies compared to conventional storage alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2736 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 6.134 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1433 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.08697 | eV/atom | — |