Cu5Lu is an intermetallic compound belonging to the copper-rare earth metal family, combining copper's excellent electrical and thermal conductivity with lutetium's high melting point and reactive properties. This material is primarily of research interest for high-temperature applications and potential catalytic or electronic device uses, where the unique phase stability and properties of copper-rare earth intermetallics offer advantages over conventional copper alloys or pure rare earth metals.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1948 | eV/atom | — |