LuCu5 is an intermetallic compound composed of lutetium and copper, representing a rare-earth metal system with potential for specialized functional applications. This material belongs to the family of rare-earth intermetallics and is primarily investigated in research contexts for its unique electronic and magnetic properties rather than as an established commercial alloy. Engineers consider LuCu5 in advanced applications where specific magnetic behavior, thermal properties, or electronic characteristics of rare-earth compounds provide advantages over conventional metallic systems, though its use remains largely confined to laboratory and prototype development rather than high-volume manufacturing.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3474 | 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) | -0.2261 | eV/atom | — |