MgCo2 is an intermetallic compound in the magnesium-cobalt system, combining a lightweight alkaline-earth metal with a ferromagnetic transition metal to create a material with potential for high-strength, low-density applications. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established in high-volume production; it belongs to a family of magnesium intermetallics being explored for aerospace and automotive components where weight reduction is critical. The addition of cobalt imparts magnetic properties and potentially improved strength characteristics compared to pure magnesium alloys, making it a candidate for advanced structural or multifunctional applications where conventional Mg alloys fall short.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 118.5 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 56.89 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 6.043 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 9.797 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.06121 | eV/atom | — |