BeCuTe2 is a beryllium-copper intermetallic compound, part of the beryllium-copper alloy family known for combining beryllium's lightweight properties with copper's electrical and thermal conductivity. This material appears in specialized aerospace and electronics applications where the unique combination of low density, high stiffness, and electrical performance is required, though beryllium-containing materials demand careful handling due to toxicity concerns. Engineers select beryllium-copper systems over conventional copper alloys or aluminum when weight savings and thermal/electrical performance must be optimized simultaneously, particularly in weight-critical or high-reliability systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 0.000 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 0.000 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2177 | 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) | 0.3118 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.08211 | eV/atom | — |