BeCu4W is a beryllium-copper-tungsten composite or alloy that combines the lightweight and stiffness benefits of beryllium with copper's electrical and thermal conductivity and tungsten's high density and strength. This material family is used in specialized aerospace, defense, and electronics applications where weight reduction, thermal management, and structural performance must be balanced—notably in missile components, satellite structures, heat sinks for high-power electronics, and precision instrumentation where conventional aluminum or titanium alloys fall short.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 23,448.3 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3500 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 7,855.2 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3552 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 1.351 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.5245 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.3953 | eV/atom | — |