Be2CrCu is a beryllium-chromium-copper ternary intermetallic compound that combines the lightweight and thermal properties of beryllium with the strength and corrosion resistance contributions of chromium and copper. This material exists primarily in the research and development phase, as ternary beryllium alloys are typically explored for specialized aerospace and high-performance applications where weight reduction and elevated-temperature stability are critical. The incorporation of chromium and copper suggests potential utility in applications requiring improved wear resistance, thermal cycling stability, or enhanced machinability compared to pure beryllium systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 19,787.5 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3400 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 8,818.3 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1983 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 2.464 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.2405 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.08346 | eV/atom | — |