BeCdCu2 is a ternary intermetallic compound combining beryllium, cadmium, and copper—a research-phase material rather than a conventional engineering alloy. While not widely deployed in production, this composition belongs to the family of copper-based intermetallics and potentially offers unique combinations of stiffness and density that researchers explore for aerospace, electronics, or precision applications where weight, strength, and thermal/electrical properties intersect. The presence of beryllium and cadmium indicates this material requires careful handling and is most relevant to specialized applications where conventional alloys fall short; engineers would consider it only after confirming availability, manufacturability, and regulatory compliance with toxic-element constraints.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 14,657.5 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3400 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 6,008.9 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2807 | 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) | 0.1520 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.09487 | eV/atom | — |