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) | 22,525.8 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3800 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 9,214.2 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2583 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | DFT · TBmBJ | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 4.131 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1707 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.06851 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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