Co2Si

metal
· Co2Si

Co₂Si is an intermetallic compound in the cobalt-silicon system, representing a hard ceramic-like material with metallic bonding characteristics. It is primarily investigated in materials research for high-temperature structural applications and wear-resistant coatings, where its stiffness and density make it relevant to aerospace and engine component development. While not yet widely deployed in mainstream production, cobalt silicides are of continued interest as candidates for thermal barrier coatings, cutting tools, and high-temperature structural reinforcement where conventional alloys reach their limits.

high-temperature coatingswear-resistant applicationsaerospace researchcutting tool insertsthermal barrier systemsintermetallic research

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries
225.3
GPa
225.3
GPa
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij)
Matrix (redacted)
1/GPa
Elastic Anisotropy(AU)
0.1262
-
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij)
Matrix (redacted)
Pa
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
0.2947
-
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries
107.2
GPa
107.2
GPa
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Density(ρ)
7.540
kg/m³
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Band Gap(Eg)
0.000
eV
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
-19.01
µV/K
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.000
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries
-0.3928
eV/atom
-0.3856
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.