Co₂CrGa is an intermetallic compound belonging to the Heusler alloy family, characterized by a cobalt-chromium-gallium composition with ordered crystal structure. This material is primarily of research interest for magnetic and structural applications, where the intermetallic bonding provides high hardness and potential magnetic functionality, though it remains largely experimental rather than widely deployed in production engineering. Co₂CrGa and related Heusler alloys are investigated for applications requiring combination of magnetic response with mechanical stability at elevated temperatures, representing an emerging materials class distinct from conventional superalloys and permanent magnets.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 3.026 | μB | — | ||
Saturation Magnetization(μB,sat) | 599.3 | μB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1050 | eV/atom | — |