LaCuNi4 is an intermetallic compound composed of lanthanum, copper, and nickel, representing a rare-earth metal system studied primarily in materials research rather than established commercial production. This material belongs to the family of rare-earth intermetallics, which are investigated for hydrogen storage, catalytic, and advanced functional applications due to their unique crystal structures and electronic properties. While not yet widely deployed in mainstream engineering, materials in this class show promise for hydrogen-based energy storage systems and specialized catalytic processes, though practical implementation remains limited by production complexity and cost relative to conventional alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2983 | 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) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3164 | eV/atom | — |