BeCu2Ni is a beryllium-copper-nickel ternary alloy that combines beryllium's lightweight properties with copper's electrical and thermal conductivity, modified by nickel for enhanced strength and corrosion resistance. This alloy family is primarily used in aerospace, electronics, and precision spring applications where high strength-to-weight ratio, excellent electrical conductivity, and dimensional stability are critical. Engineers select BeCu2Ni when standard beryllium-copper alloys require improved hardness or corrosion performance, though beryllium's toxicity in processing demands specialized manufacturing and handling protocols.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 22,889.9 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3800 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 8,367.2 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2736 | 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) | 0.1600 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.07377 | eV/atom | — |