FeCu2Sn is an iron-copper-tin ternary alloy belonging to the family of ferrous-based multi-component metallic systems. This composition combines iron's structural strength with copper and tin additions, which typically enhance wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and hardness—characteristics valued in bearing applications and specialized mechanical components. The alloy is found primarily in industrial bearing manufacture, particularly in self-lubricating or sintered bronze applications where cost-effectiveness and moderate performance requirements favor this composition over specialty steels or pure bronze alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 112.3 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 29.36 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 8.596 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 2.688 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 11.60 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.2751 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.2631 | eV/atom | — |