Y2BeCo is an intermetallic compound combining yttrium, beryllium, and cobalt, representing an experimental high-performance metal system from the rare-earth intermetallic family. This material is primarily of research interest for applications requiring exceptional specific strength and thermal stability, though industrial adoption remains limited due to beryllium's toxicity concerns and processing complexity. Engineers would consider this material in advanced aerospace or high-temperature structural applications where weight savings and elevated-temperature performance justify the manufacturing and handling challenges associated with beryllium-containing systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.257 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.6300 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.2573 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.02589 | eV/atom | — |