Al5Co2 is an intermetallic compound in the aluminum-cobalt system, combining aluminum's light weight with cobalt's strength and thermal stability. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established high-volume production use, with potential applications in aerospace and high-temperature structural composites where the combination of low density and enhanced stiffness is valued. Its notable characteristics stem from the ordered intermetallic structure, which can provide improved strength retention at elevated temperatures compared to conventional aluminum alloys, making it relevant for engineers exploring next-generation lightweight structural solutions.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 17,980.3 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2400 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 11,643.6 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1557 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -5.647 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4768 | eV/atom | — |