LaCu₃ is an intermetallic compound belonging to the lanthanum-copper system, combining a rare earth element with copper to form a stable crystalline phase. This material is primarily of research interest in superconductivity and magnetism studies, where lanthanum copper compounds have shown potential for low-temperature applications and advanced electromagnetic properties. While not yet widely commercialized, LaCu₃ exemplifies the rare earth-transition metal alloy family that engineers explore for specialty applications requiring tailored magnetic or electronic behavior.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2583 | 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) | 0.3708 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1638 | eV/atom | — |