Al4Cu9 is an intermetallic compound in the aluminum-copper system, representing a hard, brittle phase that forms at intermediate copper concentrations. This material is primarily of research and academic interest rather than a widespread commercial alloy, as intermetallics in this composition range are typically too brittle for conventional forming and machining. Its significance lies in understanding phase behavior in Al-Cu systems and in niche applications where high hardness and thermal stability at elevated temperatures are prioritized over ductility.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries | 18,762.9 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 18,762.9 | ksi | — | ||
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij) | Matrix (redacted) | 1/GPa | — | ||
Elastic Anisotropy(AU) | 0.00345 | - | — | ||
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij) | Matrix (redacted) | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2715 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries | 10,115 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 10,115 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — |