CuBC is a copper-based composite or intermetallic compound incorporating boron and carbon elements, representing an advanced metallic material developed for high-performance engineering applications. This material family is primarily explored in research and specialized industrial contexts where the combination of copper's thermal and electrical conductivity with the reinforcing properties of boron carbide or similar phases offers advantages in wear resistance, hardness, or thermal management. Engineers consider CuBC where conventional copper alloys fall short in terms of strength or durability, particularly in applications demanding both metallic performance characteristics and enhanced ceramic-phase hardness.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1441 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 1.659 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.620 | eV/atom | — |