Be2CoCu is a ternary intermetallic compound combining beryllium, cobalt, and copper—a materials research composition rather than an established commercial alloy. This compound belongs to the family of lightweight metallic intermetallics, where beryllium's low density is leveraged alongside cobalt and copper's contributions to strength and workability. Be2CoCu remains primarily in the research domain; its development is driven by aerospace and defense sectors seeking ultra-lightweight structural materials, though processing challenges, beryllium toxicity hazards, and the cost of beryllium production limit practical adoption compared to conventional titanium or aluminum alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 6.202 | 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) | 0.1836 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.06359 | eV/atom | — |