Be2GaCu
metal· JVASP-67083· Be2GaCu
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.
research and developmentexperimental aerospace materialselectronic component researchlightweight structural applicationsberyllium alloy development
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| 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 | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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Regulatory Screening
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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.