ZrBe2Co is an intermetallic compound combining zirconium, beryllium, and cobalt—a materials research composition rather than a commercial alloy. This ternary system belongs to the family of refractory and lightweight intermetallics, investigated primarily for potential high-temperature applications where weight and thermal stability are critical. The material remains largely experimental; its practical adoption depends on controlling beryllium toxicity during processing and demonstrating performance advantages over established superalloys or titanium-based alternatives in specific aerospace or power-generation contexts.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.602 | 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) | 0.2747 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.07826 | eV/atom | — |