Zn₃Co₁ is an intermetallic compound combining zinc and cobalt in a 3:1 ratio, classified as a semiconductor material with potential applications in electronic and magnetic device development. This compound belongs to the family of transition metal-zinc intermetallics, which are of research interest for their unique electronic properties and potential use in thermoelectric devices, magnetic applications, and advanced semiconductor components. As a relatively specialized material, it is primarily explored in academic and industrial R&D contexts rather than high-volume production, making it suitable for engineers developing next-generation electronic or energy conversion systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 17,810.6 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 7,196.8 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01820 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.04200 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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