Li2Cu

metal
· JVASP-135295· Li2Cu

Li2Cu is an intermetallic compound combining lithium and copper, belonging to the family of lightweight metallic compounds with potential electrochemical and structural applications. This material exists primarily in research and development contexts rather than widespread industrial use, where it is investigated for energy storage systems (particularly lithium-ion battery architectures), high-specific-strength applications, and thermal management due to lithium's low density combined with copper's electrical and thermal conductivity. Engineers would consider Li2Cu in advanced battery research, aerospace weight-critical designs, or experimental heat dissipation systems where the unique combination of lithium's lightness and copper's functional properties offers advantages over conventional single-element or more established alloy systems.

lithium-ion battery researchlightweight structural compoundsthermal management systemsaerospace applicationsexperimental metallurgyelectrochemical energy storage

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Density(ρ)
lb/in³
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Band Gap(Eg)
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
µB
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
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.