Y2Ga8Co is an intermetallic compound combining yttrium, gallium, and cobalt elements, representing a rare-earth–transition metal system. This material belongs to the family of complex metallic alloys and is primarily of research interest for exploring novel magnetic, electronic, or structural properties in the rare-earth metallurgy space. While not yet established in mainstream commercial applications, materials in this composition class are investigated for potential use in high-performance magnetic devices, specialized electronic components, or advanced structural applications where the combination of rare-earth and transition-metal properties offers advantages over conventional alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 6.595 | kg/m³ | — |
| 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) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5070 | eV/atom | — |