BeFeCu4 is a beryllium-iron-copper quaternary alloy combining the lightweight and stiffness benefits of beryllium with iron and copper to improve strength, conductivity, and workability. This material family is primarily investigated for aerospace and electronics applications where the combination of low density, high elastic modulus, and thermal/electrical conductivity offer advantages over conventional aluminum or titanium alloys, though beryllium-containing materials require careful handling due to toxicity concerns and are less common than established alternatives in production environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 7.133 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 2.765 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.4250 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.3575 | eV/atom | — |