Be₂GaCu is an intermetallic compound combining beryllium, gallium, and copper—a ternary metal system that exists primarily in research and specialized applications rather than mainstream industrial production. This material belongs to the family of lightweight metallic intermetallics and is of interest for its potential combination of low density with metallic bonding, though it remains largely experimental. The compound is studied for potential aerospace, electronic, and high-performance applications where beryllium's lightweight characteristics and gallium's electronic properties could offer advantages, but limited commercial availability and processing challenges restrict its current practical use.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2044 | 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) | 0.2573 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1340 | eV/atom | — |