TiBeCo2 is a titanium-beryllium-cobalt ternary intermetallic alloy that combines the lightweight and corrosion-resistant properties of titanium with beryllium and cobalt additions to enhance strength and stiffness. This material belongs to the family of advanced titanium composites and intermetallics, though it remains largely in the research and development phase rather than established industrial production. Engineers would consider this alloy where extreme weight savings, high stiffness-to-weight performance, and thermal stability are critical—particularly in aerospace, defense, and high-performance structural applications—though availability, cost, and processing complexity typically limit adoption compared to conventional Ti-6-4 or aluminum alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 28,307 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2900 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 13,555.2 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2415 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000200 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4585 | eV/atom | — |