Co4Fe4

Co4Fe4 is a thermodynamically stable metallic compound formed from cobalt and iron that is widely documented in structural materials research.

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Crystal structure of Co4Fe4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Co4Fe4

Co4Fe4 is a metallic intermetallic compound composed of cobalt and iron. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural arrangement of these transition metals, making it a subject of significant interest in metallurgical studies.

With a high degree of data richness and numerous reported structures across multiple databases, this compound serves as a critical reference point for understanding binary alloy systems. Its metallic character and stability suggest potential utility in applications requiring durable, conductive metallic frameworks.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Co4Fe4, aggregated across 5 databases.

Band Gap

Metallic / not reported

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
3 DFT sources

Structures

108
5 databases, 36 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Co4Fe4 is used.

Metallurgical researchAlloy developmentFundamental materials science studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Co4Fe4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Co4Fe4?

Co4Fe4 is a thermodynamically stable metallic compound formed from cobalt and iron that is widely documented in structural materials research.

More questions
What is Co4Fe4 used for?
Co4Fe4 is used in metallurgical research, alloy development, and fundamental materials science studies.
What is the band gap of Co4Fe4?
Co4Fe4 is computed to be metallic (no band gap) in the reported DFT structures.
Is Co4Fe4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Computed band structures report no gap, so it is metallic.
Is Co4Fe4 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Co4Fe4 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Co4Fe4 are known?
108 structures of Co4Fe4 are reported across 5 databases, spanning 36 distinct space groups.
What elements does Co4Fe4 contain?
Co4Fe4 contains Co and Fe (2 elements).
Where does the data for Co4Fe4 come from?
Co4Fe4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct binary intermetallic, Co4Fe4 occupies a unique position in the landscape of cobalt-iron systems, serving as a foundational example of stable phase formation within this class of metallic alloys.

Data sources & attribution
  • latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform

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