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.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 115.6 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3100 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 50.13 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 11.05 | kg/m³ | — |
| 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) | 0.1723 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.03845 | eV/atom | — |