Be₂CuMo is an intermetallic compound combining beryllium, copper, and molybdenum—a research-phase material explored for high-performance structural applications. This material family is investigated primarily for aerospace and defense contexts where the combination of low density (beryllium) with refractory metal strengthening (molybdenum) and thermal conductivity (copper) offers potential advantages over conventional superalloys. Be₂CuMo remains largely experimental; adoption is limited by beryllium's toxicity concerns, processing complexity, and the material's relative scarcity in industrial supply chains compared to established alternatives like titanium aluminides or nickel-based superalloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 160.9 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.4100 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 27.75 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 6.462 | 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) | 0.4682 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.2473 | eV/atom | — |