Be2CoSi is an intermetallic compound combining beryllium, cobalt, and silicon, belonging to the family of lightweight metallic intermetallics. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established industrial production, with potential applications in high-temperature structural applications where low density combined with stiffness is valuable. The intermetallic class offers strength and thermal stability advantages over conventional alloys, though beryllium-containing materials require careful handling due to toxicity concerns during processing and machining.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 25,169.9 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2400 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 16,344.3 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1653 | 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) | 0.05830 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2300 | eV/atom | — |