AlCrCu2 is an aluminum-based alloy containing chromium and copper as primary alloying elements, belonging to the family of lightweight structural alloys. This material is primarily investigated for aerospace and high-temperature applications where a combination of reduced weight and moderate strength retention is valued. The chromium addition improves corrosion resistance and thermal stability, while copper enhances strength; this alloy represents a research-phase composition rather than a widely commercialized grade, making it relevant for engineers exploring next-generation aluminum systems for performance-critical environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 130.6 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.4200 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 50.86 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 6.504 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 3.007 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -7.750 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1798 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.02176 | eV/atom | — |