Ta1Co1 is an experimental intermetallic compound combining tantalum and cobalt in a 1:1 atomic ratio, developed within the broader research context of high-performance transition metal alloys. This material belongs to the family of refractory intermetallics being investigated for applications requiring extreme hardness, thermal stability, and chemical resistance. While not yet commercialized at scale, Ta-Co compounds are of particular interest in materials research for potential use in wear-resistant coatings, high-temperature structural applications, and catalytic systems where the unique electronic properties of tantalum-cobalt interactions may offer advantages over conventional binary or ternary alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 230.6 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 14.08 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00370 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1040 | eV/atom | — |