BeGa₂Co is an intermetallic compound combining beryllium, gallium, and cobalt—a research-phase material belonging to the family of ternary metallic compounds. Limited industrial deployment exists; this material is primarily studied for specialized applications where the combination of low density (beryllium-bearing) and potential magnetic or structural properties from cobalt addition may offer advantages over conventional alloys. Engineers would evaluate BeGa₂Co in contexts requiring lightweight structural materials with controlled elastic behavior, though availability and processing challenges typical of beryllium-containing alloys would require careful cost-benefit analysis versus mature alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 134.8 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3200 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 57.59 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 7.190 | kg/m³ | — |
| 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) | 0.2118 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.03435 | eV/atom | — |