BeCoSi
metal· JVASP-114613· BeCoSi
BeCoSi is a ternary intermetallic compound combining beryllium, cobalt, and silicon elements. This material belongs to the family of lightweight high-performance intermetallics and remains primarily in research and development contexts rather than widespread commercial production. BeCoSi is investigated for potential aerospace and high-temperature applications where the combination of low density with ceramic-like stiffness and thermal stability could offer advantages over conventional superalloys, though engineering adoption has been limited due to beryllium's toxicity concerns, processing complexity, and the availability of more established alternatives.
aerospace researchhigh-temperature structural applicationslightweight intermetallic compositesthermal management systemsexperimental alloy developmentadvanced materials research
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Density(ρ) | — | kg/m³ | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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Regulatory Screening
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