Si₄Co₂Dy₄ is an intermetallic compound combining silicon, cobalt, and dysprosium—a rare-earth transition metal system primarily of research interest rather than established industrial production. This material belongs to the rare-earth intermetallic family and is investigated for potential semiconductor or magnetic applications leveraging dysprosium's strong magnetic properties combined with the structural stability of silicide-based compounds. The dysprosium content suggests possible utility in high-temperature magnetic devices or specialized electronic applications, though this remains largely a laboratory compound requiring further development for practical engineering deployment.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 14,826 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 8,820.2 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01170 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7450 | eV/atom | — |