BeCu2Ru is a ternary intermetallic compound combining beryllium, copper, and ruthenium. This is a specialized research-phase material rather than a commercial alloy, developed as part of fundamental studies in high-performance metallic systems that combine the lightweight advantage of beryllium with the strength and wear-resistance contributions of transition metals. The ruthenium addition targets enhanced hardness and corrosion resistance in extreme environments, making this composition potentially relevant for aerospace, defense, or high-temperature applications where traditional beryllium-copper alloys reach their performance limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 14,318.1 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3300 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4,606.4 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3079 | 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) | 0.1611 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.02616 | eV/atom | — |