Tb₄Co₄Si₄ is an intermetallic compound combining terbium (a rare-earth element), cobalt, and silicon in a stoichiometric ratio. This is a research-phase material studied primarily for its electronic and magnetic properties rather than structural applications; it falls within the family of rare-earth transition-metal silicides being explored for specialized functional device applications. The compound's notable stiffness and hardness characteristics, combined with its semiconducting behavior, position it as a candidate material for high-temperature electronics, magneto-responsive devices, or advanced sensor systems where rare-earth intermetallics offer performance advantages over conventional semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 116.2 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 64.43 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01880 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7020 | eV/atom | — |