LuInCu2 is an intermetallic compound combining lutetium, indium, and copper in a 1:1:2 stoichiometric ratio, representing a ternary metal system with potential for specialized engineering applications. This material appears primarily in research and development contexts exploring advanced metallic systems, particularly for applications requiring the unique electronic or thermal properties that arise from combining rare earth (lutetium), semi-metallic (indium), and highly conductive (copper) elements. The intermetallic nature suggests potential use in high-performance applications where conventional alloys fall short, though industrial adoption remains limited pending further characterization and process development.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 92.90 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3100 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 42.96 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 9.888 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 2.160 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3386 | eV/atom | — |