Al18Co4 is an intermetallic compound combining aluminum and cobalt, representing a research-phase material in the aluminum-cobalt binary system. This material family is primarily investigated for high-temperature structural applications and potential aerospace or automotive uses where lightweight strength combined with thermal stability is desirable. As an experimental compound, Al18Co4 exemplifies the broader intermetallic research space seeking alternatives to conventional alloys, though commercial adoption remains limited pending further development of manufacturing and processing routes.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 14,658.5 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 10,442.7 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00260 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3520 | eV/atom | — |