TaCo2B2 is a tantalum-cobalt boride compound that belongs to the family of refractory metal borides—materials engineered for extreme-temperature and wear-resistant applications. This composition combines the high melting point and corrosion resistance of tantalum with cobalt's strength and boride ceramics' hardness, making it relevant for specialized high-performance environments where conventional metals fall short. Though not as widely commercialized as titanium or nickel superalloys, tantalum boride systems are pursued in research and advanced manufacturing for applications demanding simultaneous resistance to thermal shock, oxidation, and mechanical wear.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Density(ρ) | 10.98 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5316 | eV/atom | — |