Cu3Sn1 is an intermetallic compound in the copper-tin system, representing a stoichiometric phase that forms at specific compositions and temperatures. This material belongs to the family of copper-tin intermetallics, which have been studied extensively in metallurgy and materials science due to their relevance to solder joints, bronze alloys, and electronic interconnections. Cu3Sn is particularly notable as a brittle intermetallic that forms at the interface between copper and tin-based solders, making it important to understand for controlling joint reliability in electronic assembly and preventing failure modes like tin whisker formation and thermal fatigue.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00420 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.08900 | eV/atom | — |