TaCoSn₂ is an intermetallic compound combining tantalum, cobalt, and tin, belonging to the family of high-density transition metal alloys. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established commercial production, with potential applications in high-temperature structural applications and advanced metallurgical systems where the combination of refractory (tantalum) and magnetic (cobalt) elements may offer tailored properties. Engineers would consider this compound in exploratory projects requiring unusual property combinations, such as wear-resistant coatings, specialized aerospace components, or magnetic composite systems where conventional alloys prove inadequate.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 10.35 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 1.220 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -8.810 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.7554 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.6206 | eV/atom | — |