Be2FeCo is an intermetallic compound combining beryllium, iron, and cobalt, representing a specialized high-performance alloy from the beryllium-transition metal family. This material is primarily investigated for aerospace and high-temperature applications where its combination of low density and high stiffness offers potential weight savings compared to conventional superalloys. Be2FeCo remains largely in the research and development phase; engineers would consider it where extreme strength-to-weight ratios are critical and beryllium processing capabilities exist, though its adoption is limited by beryllium's toxicity concerns, manufacturing complexity, and cost relative to established titanium or nickel-based alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 176.9 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3400 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 88.00 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.867 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 2.927 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1594 | eV/atom | — |