LuAlCu is a ternary intermetallic compound combining lutetium, aluminum, and copper, representing an emerging metal system explored in materials research rather than a widely commercialized engineering alloy. While not established in mainstream industrial production, this composition falls within the class of rare-earth aluminum alloys, which are investigated for their potential to offer unique combinations of strength, thermal stability, and electronic properties. The material's development context suggests interest in high-performance applications where rare-earth contributions could enhance mechanical or functional characteristics beyond conventional aluminum-copper systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3001 | 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) | 0.00640 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4121 | eV/atom | — |