BeFe2Cu is an intermetallic compound combining beryllium, iron, and copper in a defined stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the family of high-strength intermetallics and is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest rather than a commodity engineering material. It is explored in aerospace and high-performance applications where the combination of beryllium's low density with iron and copper's strengthening effects could provide weight-critical solutions, though processing challenges and beryllium's toxicity limit widespread adoption compared to conventional titanium or nickel-based alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 155.3 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3800 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 63.53 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 7.149 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 4.131 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1707 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.06851 | eV/atom | — |