CoFeAl is a ternary intermetallic alloy combining cobalt, iron, and aluminum, typically studied as a lightweight structural material with potential for high-temperature applications. This material family is primarily pursued in research contexts for aerospace and automotive sectors where weight reduction and thermal stability are critical, offering advantages over conventional steels through lower density while maintaining strength at elevated temperatures. CoFeAl alloys represent an emerging alternative to nickel-based superalloys and titanium aluminides, though engineering adoption remains limited pending optimization of room-temperature ductility and manufacturing scalability.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 2.622 | μB | — | ||
Saturation Magnetization(μB,sat) | 585.6 | μB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.04300 | eV/atom | — |