GaFe2Co is an intermetallic compound combining gallium, iron, and cobalt, belonging to the family of ternary metal alloys with potential magnetic and structural applications. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established in high-volume production, investigated for its combination of mechanical stiffness and density characteristics in the context of advanced functional alloys. The compound represents exploration into systems where gallium's metalloid properties interact with ferromagnetic iron-cobalt combinations, making it relevant for emerging applications in magnetics, high-performance structural materials, or specialized aerospace/defense contexts where experimental alloy compositions are evaluated.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 23,926.9 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.5000 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 8,038 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3055 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 5.679 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 9.260 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1240 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -0.1461 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | -0.02304 | eV/atom | — |