Be₂CuW is a ternary intermetallic compound combining beryllium, copper, and tungsten. This is a specialized research material rather than a commercial alloy, developed to explore high-density, lightweight compositions with potential for applications requiring extreme property combinations. The material family is of interest in advanced metallurgy where the density and hardness characteristics of tungsten are balanced against beryllium's low density and copper's thermal conductivity, though such compounds typically remain in experimental stages due to beryllium's toxicity constraints and manufacturing complexity.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3621 | lb/in³ | — |
| 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) | 0.1770 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.07139 | eV/atom | — |