TaCoSb

metal
· TaCoSb

TaCoSb is an intermetallic compound composed of tantalum, cobalt, and antimony, belonging to the family of refractory metal-based alloys. This material is primarily of research interest for high-temperature structural applications and thermoelectric systems, where the combination of a refractory metal base with transition metal and pnictogen elements offers potential for enhanced mechanical stability and electronic properties at elevated temperatures. While not yet widely deployed in mainstream engineering, compounds in this material family are investigated for aerospace thermal management, next-generation power generation systems, and applications requiring materials that maintain performance in extreme thermal environments.

High-temperature structural applicationsThermoelectric devicesAerospace thermal systemsRefractory alloy researchAdvanced energy conversion

Compliance & Regulations

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PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Bulk Modulus(K)3 entries
23,678.5
ksi
23,678.5
ksi
23,839.9
ksi
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij)
Matrix (redacted)
1/GPa
Elastic Anisotropy(AU)
0.2589
-
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij)
Matrix (redacted)
ksi
Poisson's Ratio(ν)2 entries
0.3330
-
0.3400
-
Shear Modulus(G)3 entries
8,899.4
ksi
8,899.4
ksi
8,542.7
ksi
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Density(ρ)
0.4069
lb/in³
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Band Gap(Eg)
0.5955
range 0.000–1.191median of 2 measurements
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
-25.73
µV/K
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.1156
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-0.1017
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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