LaCuSi is an intermetallic compound combining lanthanum, copper, and silicon, representing a rare-earth metal system of primary research interest rather than established commercial production. This material family is investigated for potential applications in advanced functional materials, including thermoelectric devices, magnetocaloric systems, and high-temperature structural applications where rare-earth intermetallics can offer unique electronic and thermal properties. Engineers considering LaCuSi should recognize it as an experimental compound whose viability depends on specific property requirements and cost-benefit analysis against conventional alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 84.99 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2800 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 45.85 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.941 | 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) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6642 | eV/atom | — |