Be2Cu
metal· Be2Cu
Be₂Cu is an intermetallic compound combining beryllium and copper, representing a hard and brittle metallic phase that forms in the Cu-Be system. While not widely used in primary structural applications due to beryllium's toxicity hazards and material brittleness, this intermetallic has been studied for specialized aerospace and electronic applications where its high stiffness and low density could offer weight savings. Industrial adoption remains limited; the material is primarily of research interest for understanding phase behavior in copper-beryllium alloys and for niche applications in precision instruments where beryllium's unique properties justify handling complexity.
aerospace researchprecision instrumentselectronic packaging (experimental)intermetallic phase studieshigh-stiffness-to-weight applications (limited use)
Compliance & Regulations
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries | — | ksi | — | — | |
| ↳ | — | ksi | — | — | |
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij) | Matrix (redacted) | 1/GPa | — | — | |
Elastic Anisotropy(AU) | — | - | — | — | |
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij) | Matrix (redacted) | ksi | — | — | |
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | — | - | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries | — | ksi | — | — | |
| ↳ | — | ksi | — | — |
N entriesMultiple entries per property — large groups are collapsed; click a summary row to expand. Use filters above to narrow by form / heat treatment / basis.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Density(ρ) | — | lb/in³ | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — | |
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | — | µV/K | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.