Zn3Co is an intermetallic compound combining zinc and cobalt, representing a relatively specialized metal alloy within the zinc-cobalt material family. While not a widely-commodified engineering material, this intermetallic is of interest in research and development contexts for applications requiring specific combinations of magnetic, thermal, or corrosion-resistant properties that zinc and cobalt contribute individually. Engineers would consider Zn3Co where conventional brass or cobalt alloys fall short, or where the intermetallic phase offers synergistic benefits in niche applications such as magnetic devices, catalytic substrates, or advanced coatings.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 122.8 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3400 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 49.62 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 8.120 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.01300 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.04380 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.02868 | eV/atom | — |