Mg2BeCo is an intermetallic compound combining magnesium, beryllium, and cobalt. This is a research-phase material within the family of lightweight metallic intermetallics, designed to explore combinations of low density (magnesium base) with hardness and thermal stability contributions from beryllium and cobalt. While not yet established in mainstream industrial production, materials in this chemical family are investigated for aerospace and high-performance applications where weight reduction and elevated-temperature strength are critical, though processing challenges and beryllium toxicity handling requirements currently limit practical adoption.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 3.483 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.5700 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.3515 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1935 | eV/atom | — |