ErCuSn is a ternary copper-tin alloy incorporating erbium, a rare earth element, to modify microstructure and mechanical properties. This material belongs to the family of rare-earth-strengthened copper alloys, which are primarily developed for applications requiring enhanced hardness, thermal stability, and creep resistance compared to conventional brasses and bronzes. The erbium addition typically improves grain refinement and precipitation hardening, making it suitable for elevated-temperature service and applications demanding superior wear resistance.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3284 | 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) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5544 | eV/atom | — |