CeCu₂Si is an intermetallic compound combining cerium, copper, and silicon, representing a rare-earth metal system typically studied for its electronic and magnetic properties. This material belongs to the family of cerium-based intermetallics, which are primarily of research interest rather than established engineering commodities; such compounds are investigated for potential applications in strongly correlated electron systems, magnetism, and low-temperature physics. While not yet widely deployed in commercial engineering, cerium intermetallics are explored for specialized electronics and cryogenic applications where unconventional magnetic or electronic behavior provides functional advantages.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 6.903 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.00100 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.01730 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4150 | eV/atom | — |