Si₄Co₂Zr₄ is a quaternary intermetallic compound combining silicon, cobalt, and zirconium elements, classified as a semiconductor material. This composition represents a research-phase material within the family of transition metal silicides and zirconium-based intermetallics, which are of interest for high-temperature structural applications and potential electronic or photonic functions. While not yet widely established in mainstream industrial production, materials in this compositional space are investigated for applications requiring thermal stability, oxidation resistance, and specialized electronic properties that conventional alloys or pure semiconductors cannot achieve.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00190 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8460 | eV/atom | — |