Cu4Sc is an intermetallic compound composed of copper and scandium, belonging to the family of transition metal intermetallics. This material exists primarily in research and development contexts rather than established commercial use, with potential applications in high-performance alloy systems where scandium's grain-refining and strengthening effects are leveraged in copper-based matrices. The Cu-Sc system is of scientific interest for understanding intermetallic phase behavior and exploring advanced metallic materials that could offer improved thermal stability or mechanical properties compared to conventional copper alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1451 | eV/atom | — |