BeNb2Cu is an intermetallic compound combining beryllium, niobium, and copper—a ternary system that falls within the broader family of high-strength, lightweight metallic materials. This composition is primarily of research and development interest rather than established industrial production, with potential applications in aerospace and high-temperature structural applications where low density combined with refractory metal strength is valued. The material's viability depends on manufacturing feasibility and cost competitiveness; beryllium-based alloys are inherently challenging due to beryllium's toxicity during processing, which limits commercial adoption despite their attractive strength-to-weight characteristics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 0.000 | Pa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 0.000 | Pa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 7.069 | kg/m³ | — |
| 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) | 0.3321 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.2378 | eV/atom | — |