Hf2BeCu

metal
· JVASP-68044· Hf2BeCu

Hf2BeCu is an intermetallic compound combining hafnium, beryllium, and copper—a research-phase material from the family of high-entropy and multi-component intermetallics being studied for extreme-environment applications. While not yet in widespread commercial use, this composition represents ongoing work in developing lightweight, high-stiffness materials for aerospace and high-temperature service where conventional alloys reach their performance limits. The hafnium-beryllium base suggests potential for oxidation resistance and thermal stability, while copper addition may enhance thermal conductivity—attributes of interest for propulsion systems, reactor components, and structural applications requiring combined strength and thermal management.

experimental aerospace structureshigh-temperature intermetallicsthermal management componentsresearch alloy developmentlightweight structural applicationsextreme environment engineering

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
Units:
siimperial
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Bulk Modulus(K)
115.6
GPa—
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
0.3100
-—
Shear Modulus(G)
50.13
GPa—
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Density(ρ)
11.05
kg/m³—
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Band Gap(Eg)
0.000
eV—
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB—
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.1723
eV/atom—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-0.03845
eV/atom—
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

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.