YBe2Co is a ternary intermetallic compound combining yttrium, beryllium, and cobalt—a research-phase material not yet established in mainstream industrial production. This compound belongs to the family of high-performance intermetallics being investigated for applications requiring exceptional stiffness-to-weight ratios and elevated-temperature stability. YBe2Co remains largely experimental; its viability depends on addressing beryllium's toxicity concerns during processing and the compound's brittleness typical of ternary metal systems, making it relevant primarily to advanced materials research rather than conventional engineering practice.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 13,743.8 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2700 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 8,268.6 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1874 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.2220 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.2315 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.01572 | eV/atom | — |