BeCu2Ge is an intermetallic compound combining beryllium, copper, and germanium, belonging to the family of lightweight metallic compounds with potential applications in advanced structural and functional materials. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established in high-volume industrial production, offering potential advantages in applications requiring a combination of low density with moderate stiffness. The beryllium-copper-germanium system has been investigated for specialized aerospace, electronic, and thermal management applications where the intermetallic phase stability and unique property combinations might provide advantages over conventional alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 11,711.8 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2800 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4,497.6 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2554 | 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) | 0.2052 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1506 | eV/atom | — |