Zr₆Al₂Co is an intermetallic compound combining zirconium, aluminum, and cobalt—a research-phase material belonging to the family of high-entropy or complex intermetallic alloys. This material is primarily of academic and experimental interest, studied for potential high-temperature structural applications where conventional superalloys face limitations, though industrial deployment remains limited. The zirconium-aluminum-cobalt system is investigated for aerospace and energy sectors seeking lighter, higher-melting alternatives, though processing complexity and phase stability at temperature remain active research challenges.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000800 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3590 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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