CaAl8Cu4
metal· JVASP-21634· CaAl8Cu4
CaAl8Cu4 is an intermetallic compound combining calcium, aluminum, and copper elements, representing a ternary metal system with potential for lightweight structural or functional applications. This material belongs to the family of aluminum-based intermetallics and appears primarily in research and development contexts rather than established industrial production. Engineers would consider this compound for applications requiring low-density metallic behavior or specialized thermal/electrical properties, though adoption would depend on scalability, cost-effectiveness, and performance validation against conventional aluminum alloys.
research & developmentlightweight alloy systemsintermetallic compoundsthermal management applicationsexperimental aerospace materialshigh-temperature metallic composites
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Density(ρ) | — | kg/m³ | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — | |
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
Environmental
Export Control
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.