HfGaCo

metal
· JVASP-133463· HfGaCo

HfGaCo is a ternary intermetallic compound combining hafnium, gallium, and cobalt, representing an emerging high-entropy or complex alloy system in materials research. This material family is being investigated for high-temperature structural applications where conventional superalloys reach their limits, particularly in aerospace and power generation contexts where enhanced thermal stability and density control are critical. The combination of refractory hafnium with the lighter gallium and ferromagnetic cobalt suggests potential for applications demanding both mechanical strength at elevated temperatures and specific magnetic or thermal properties.

High-temperature structural applicationsAerospace propulsion researchIntermetallic compound developmentExperimental superalloy alternativesMaterials for extreme environmentsResearch-phase advanced metallurgy

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Density(ρ)
kg/m³
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Band Gap(Eg)
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
µB
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

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