Si2Co2Tb1 is an intermetallic compound combining silicon, cobalt, and terbium—a rare-earth-bearing phase that belongs to the family of magnetic intermetallics and advanced functional materials. This is primarily a research-phase material studied for its potential magnetic and electronic properties rather than a widely commercialized engineering compound. Interest in this composition centers on rare-earth intermetallics for high-performance magnetic applications, permanent magnets, and magnetocaloric devices where terbium's strong magnetic moments combined with the structural framework of Si-Co phases could offer enhanced performance or novel functionality compared to conventional alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 145.4 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 90.25 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000300 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7890 | eV/atom | — |