CoCrGe is a cobalt-chromium-germanium ternary alloy that combines the high-temperature strength and corrosion resistance of cobalt-chromium base systems with germanium addition. This material is primarily of research interest for applications requiring enhanced hardness, wear resistance, or specialized magnetic properties, as germanium can modify phase stability and solid-solution strengthening in cobalt-based matrices. CoCrGe alloys are not yet widely established in mainstream production but are investigated for advanced aerospace, wear-resistant coating, and potentially biomedical applications where the corrosion performance of Co-Cr is valued.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 1.000 | μB | — | ||
Saturation Magnetization(μB,sat) | 225.7 | μB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.03500 | eV/atom | — |