Al4Cu2 is an intermetallic compound in the aluminum-copper system, representing a research-phase material rather than an established commercial alloy. This compound exhibits semiconductor behavior, suggesting potential applications in electronic or photonic devices where aluminum-copper phases are being explored for novel functional properties. While not yet widely adopted in mainstream engineering, intermetallic compounds in the Al-Cu system are of interest to researchers investigating advanced materials with tailored hardness, thermal stability, and electronic properties beyond conventional aluminum alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 13,607.7 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 5,800.5 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00110 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1660 | eV/atom | — |