CuH

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· CuH

CuH is a copper hydride compound representing an emerging class of metal hydrides with potential for hydrogen storage and catalytic applications. While not yet widely commercialized, copper hydride is studied in research contexts for energy storage systems and as a precursor material in synthetic chemistry, where its unique hydrogen bonding characteristics distinguish it from conventional copper alloys. Engineers considering this material should note it remains primarily in the experimental/development phase, with applications concentrated in hydrogen technology and advanced materials research rather than traditional structural or functional engineering.

hydrogen storage systemsenergy storage researchcatalytic applicationssynthetic chemistry precursorexperimental materials development

Compliance & Regulations

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Units:

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Bulk Modulus(K)	16,174.6	ksi	DFT · OptB88vdW
Poisson's Ratio(ν)	0.3700	-	DFT · OptB88vdW
Shear Modulus(G)	4,793.5	ksi	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Thermal Conductivity(k)	8.320	BTU/(hr·ft·°F)	Measured

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Density(ρ)	0.2391	lb/in³	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries	0.6760	eV	DFT · OptB88vdW
↳	1.072	eV	DFT · TBmBJ
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr)	14.99	-	DFT · OptB88vdW
High-Frequency Dielectric Constant (ε∞)(ε∞)2 entries	12.37	-	DFT · OptB88vdW
↳	9.935	-	DFT · TBmBJ
Electron Effective Mass(m*e)	1.757	me	DFT · OptB88vdW · 27°C
Hole Effective Mass(m*h)	0.5633	me	DFT · OptB88vdW · 27°C
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.000	µB	DFT · OptB88vdW
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij)2 entries	0.2335	C/m²	DFT · OptB88vdW
↳	0.3223	C/m²	DFT · PBE
Piezoelectric Stress Tensor(eij)	Matrix (redacted)	C/m²	DFT · PBE
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF)2 entries	0.00257	W/(m·K²)	DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C
↳	0.00428	W/(m·K²)	DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C
Seebeck Coefficient(S)2 entries	-203.4	μV/K	DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C
↳	285.3	μV/K	DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C
Spectroscopic Limited Maximum Efficiency (SLME)(SLME)	32.49	%	DFT · TBmBJ

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.1526	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	0.1519	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Regulatory Screening

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RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.

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