Co₂GaHf is an intermetallic compound combining cobalt, gallium, and hafnium, representing a research-phase material in the high-entropy alloy and intermetallic semiconductor family. This composition is primarily explored in academic and advanced materials research contexts for potential applications requiring combined hardness, thermal stability, and electronic functionality. The hafnium addition enhances high-temperature performance and oxidation resistance compared to simpler binary or ternary cobalt-gallium systems, making it a candidate for next-generation aerospace and power electronics applications where conventional semiconductors or superalloys reach performance limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 178.7 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 53.58 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01490 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4900 | eV/atom | — |