Zr₈Co₁₆P₁₂ is an amorphous or nanocrystalline metallic compound belonging to the zirconium-cobalt-phosphorus family, typically studied as a bulk metallic glass (BMG) or glass-forming alloy. This material is primarily a research-phase compound investigated for its potential combination of metallic and semiconductor-like electronic properties, with applications being explored in advanced functional materials rather than high-volume industrial production. The Zr-Co-P system is notable for its glass-forming ability and thermal stability, making it relevant to researchers developing next-generation materials for electronics, sensing, and energy applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00790 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.010 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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