Ca2Cu
metal· Ca2Cu
Ca2Cu is an intermetallic compound combining calcium and copper, belonging to the family of alkaline-earth transition-metal intermetallics. This is a research-phase material with potential applications in lightweight structural alloys and functional materials, though it has not achieved widespread industrial adoption. The compound's relevance lies in exploring how calcium-copper combinations might offer novel mechanical or electrical properties for advanced engineering systems where traditional aluminum or magnesium alloys are insufficient.
Experimental intermetallic researchLightweight structural alloysHigh-performance composites developmentMaterials science investigationAerospace material candidatesThermal/electrical conductivity studies
Compliance & Regulations
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries | — | ksi | — | — | |
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Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij) | Matrix (redacted) | 1/GPa | — | — | |
Elastic Anisotropy(AU) | — | - | — | — | |
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij) | Matrix (redacted) | ksi | — | — | |
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | — | - | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries | — | ksi | — | — | |
| ↳ | — | ksi | — | — |
N entriesMultiple entries per property — large groups are collapsed; click a summary row to expand. Use filters above to narrow by form / heat treatment / basis.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Density(ρ) | — | lb/in³ | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | — | µV/K | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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Regulatory Screening
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RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.