Ga2CoIr is an intermetallic compound combining gallium, cobalt, and iridium—a ternary metal system that blends the properties of precious and transition metals. This material belongs to the family of high-density intermetallics and is primarily of research and development interest rather than established commercial production. The compound's notable density and multi-element composition suggest potential applications in advanced aerospace, high-temperature electronics, or specialized catalytic systems where extreme conditions or unique functional properties are required; however, limited industrial adoption reflects either cost barriers, processing challenges, or the need for further performance validation against conventional superalloys and intermetallics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 12.21 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.00800 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.00140 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3120 | eV/atom | — |