Sc2Co21B6 is an intermetallic compound belonging to the cobalt-scandium-boron system, representing a research-phase material in the family of high-performance metallic compounds. This composition combines cobalt's ferromagnetic and wear-resistant properties with scandium's lightweight strengthening capability and boron's hardening effect, making it a candidate material for applications requiring a balance of strength and corrosion resistance. While still primarily in development rather than widespread industrial use, such intermetallic compounds are of interest for specialized aerospace, automotive, and magnetic applications where conventional alloys reach performance limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2870 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.01560 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2713 | eV/atom | — |