EuCu₄Sn₂ is an intermetallic compound combining europium, copper, and tin, belonging to the rare-earth metal alloy family. This material is primarily of research interest for its potential in thermoelectric and magnetic applications, as the europium content can impart unique electronic and magnetic properties not found in conventional binary copper-tin bronzes. While not yet widely deployed in high-volume industrial production, compounds in this family are being investigated for specialized applications where rare-earth intermetallics offer performance advantages over traditional materials.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3042 | 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) | 0.5520 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2127 | eV/atom | — |