ZrCo₂ is an intermetallic compound composed of zirconium and cobalt, belonging to the Laves phase family of metal compounds known for high hardness and thermal stability. This material is primarily investigated for high-temperature structural applications and hydrogen storage research, where its ability to absorb and release hydrogen makes it valuable for energy storage systems and fuel cell technologies. ZrCo₂ is notable in the intermetallic research space for combining reasonable mechanical strength with functional properties (hydrogen absorption capacity) that exceed those of simple solid solution alloys, though it remains largely in development rather than widespread industrial production.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 27,668.9 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3100 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 12,423.9 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3074 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -23.62 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000100 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -0.3710 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | -0.3653 | eV/atom | — |