Be₂CoGe is an intermetallic compound combining beryllium, cobalt, and germanium in a defined stoichiometric ratio. This is a research-stage material primarily investigated for its potential in advanced structural and functional applications where the combination of light weight (beryllium content) and intermetallic strengthening offers theoretical advantages over conventional alloys. The compound belongs to the family of ternary intermetallics, which are of scientific interest for aerospace, electronic, and high-temperature applications, though Be₂CoGe itself remains largely in the experimental phase with limited industrial deployment compared to established beryllium alloys or cobalt-based superalloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 22,910.2 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2600 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 13,034.5 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2203 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1645 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.08275 | eV/atom | — |