Cu5Dy1 is an intermetallic compound composed of copper and dysprosium, belonging to the rare-earth copper intermetallic family. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established production use, as it combines copper's excellent electrical and thermal conductivity with dysprosium's magnetic and rare-earth properties. The Cu-Dy system is investigated for potential applications in magnetic materials, high-temperature phases, and specialized electronic devices where the synergy of copper's metallurgical benefits and dysprosium's rare-earth characteristics could provide unique property combinations not available in conventional alloys or pure elements.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00950 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2160 | eV/atom | — |