BeCuTc is a beryllium-copper alloy incorporating titanium and cobalt additions, belonging to the high-strength, non-ferrous alloy family. This material is valued in aerospace, defense, and precision engineering applications where exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, thermal conductivity, and electrical conductivity must be balanced with beryllium's lightweight advantage. The alloy's primary appeal lies in demanding applications requiring beryllium's low density combined with enhanced mechanical properties from copper alloying and transition metal reinforcement, though material selection requires careful consideration of beryllium health and safety protocols during processing.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2970 | 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) | 0.1663 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.05680 | eV/atom | — |