TbCo9Si2 is a ternary intermetallic compound combining terbium, cobalt, and silicon, belonging to the rare-earth transition metal silicide family. This material is primarily of research interest for permanent magnet and magnetocaloric applications, where the rare-earth terbium provides strong magnetic moments and the cobalt-silicon framework offers structural stability. Engineers consider this composition for high-performance magnetic devices and potential cryogenic refrigeration systems where conventional cooling is impractical, though adoption remains limited to specialized applications due to cost and the availability of more established rare-earth alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 8.545 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.03030 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3053 | eV/atom | — |