Al₁Co₂Ta₁ is an intermetallic compound combining aluminum, cobalt, and tantalum—a research-phase material exploring high-performance alloy systems for extreme environments. This ternary composition sits at the intersection of lightweight aluminum metallurgy and refractory metal strengthening, targeting applications where conventional superalloys face cost or weight penalties. The material remains largely experimental; its potential lies in aerospace and high-temperature structural applications where cobalt and tantalum provide hardening and thermal stability while aluminum reduces density.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 206.1 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 59.30 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02340 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4690 | eV/atom | — |