BeZn2Co
metalBeZn2Co is an experimental intermetallic compound combining beryllium, zinc, and cobalt, representing research into lightweight metallic systems with potential for high stiffness-to-weight applications. While not yet established in mainstream industrial production, this alloy family falls within the category of advanced intermetallics being investigated for aerospace and high-performance structural applications where reduced weight and maintained rigidity are critical. The material's viability depends on addressing typical intermetallic challenges—brittleness, processing difficulty, and cost—but beryllium-based systems have historically attracted interest in defense and space sectors where performance justifies manufacturing complexity.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 16,445.8 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2900 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 8,364.3 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2550 | 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) | 0.1026 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.07785 | eV/atom | — |