Al20Co8 is an experimental intermetallic compound combining aluminum and cobalt, belonging to the family of lightweight metallic systems under investigation for high-performance structural and functional applications. Research on aluminum-cobalt intermetallics focuses on leveraging the low density of aluminum with cobalt's contribution to elevated-temperature strength and magnetic properties, though such compounds remain primarily in development rather than established commercial production. This material class is of interest to researchers exploring alternatives to conventional superalloys and magnetic materials, particularly where weight reduction or novel property combinations are critical design drivers.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 17,979.9 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 11,643.6 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00220 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4770 | eV/atom | — |