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 | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.4200 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 50.86 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 6.504 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | DFT · TBmBJ | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 3.007 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF)2 entries | 0.000322 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | 0.000335 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S)2 entries | -7.750 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | -7.920 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1798 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.02176 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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