CaCu3 is an intermetallic compound in the calcium-copper system, representing a research-phase material rather than a commercially established alloy. This compound belongs to the family of binary intermetallics and is primarily of scientific interest for understanding phase behavior and potential applications in advanced metallurgical systems. Industrial adoption remains limited, making it relevant mainly to researchers exploring copper-calcium phase diagrams, lightweight structural composites, or specialized electronic/thermal management applications where the unique properties of intermetallic phases may offer advantages over conventional copper alloys or calcium-based materials.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2084 | lb/in³ | — |
| 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) | 0.2681 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.09439 | eV/atom | — |