BeCu3 is a beryllium-copper intermetallic compound combining the lightweight and stiffness benefits of beryllium with copper's electrical and thermal conductivity. This material family is primarily investigated for aerospace and electronics applications where weight reduction and thermal management are critical, though commercial availability and beryllium toxicity concerns limit its use compared to more conventional copper alloys and aluminum composites.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 7.577 | kg/m³ | — |
| 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) | 0.02480 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.02984 | eV/atom | — |