Zr4FeCo is a zirconium-based intermetallic compound containing iron and cobalt, belonging to the family of high-strength refractory alloys. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest, explored for applications requiring exceptional stiffness and thermal stability in extreme environments where conventional titanium or nickel alloys reach their performance limits. The combination of zirconium's corrosion resistance with iron and cobalt's strengthening effects makes it a candidate for high-temperature structural applications, though commercial deployment remains limited.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 17,912.2 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.4000 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4,409.1 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2590 | 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) | 0.00780 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2535 | eV/atom | — |