BaCu5 is an intermetallic compound combining barium and copper, representing a research-phase material in the barium-copper binary system. While not widely established in conventional engineering, intermetallic compounds of this type are investigated for potential applications in electrical contacts, catalysis, and advanced composite systems due to copper's excellent conductivity combined with barium's chemical properties. The material remains largely in the experimental domain, with industrial adoption limited compared to more mature copper alloys and bimetallic systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 7.331 | 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) | 0.01360 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.02919 | eV/atom | — |