Zr₄CoP is an intermetallic compound in the zirconium-cobalt-phosphorus system, representing a ternary metallic phase with potential for structural and functional applications. This material falls within the family of transition metal phosphides and intermetallics, which are research compounds explored for their unique combinations of hardness, thermal stability, and corrosion resistance compared to conventional binary alloys. While not yet widely deployed in mature industrial applications, materials in this chemical family are of interest in catalysis, wear-resistant coatings, and high-temperature structural applications where phosphide phases can offer advantages over traditional superalloys or ceramics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2454 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.04530 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6605 | eV/atom | — |