MnAlCu is a ternary intermetallic alloy combining manganese, aluminum, and copper elements, belonging to the family of lightweight metallic compounds with potential for high-strength applications. This composition represents an emerging research material rather than a widely commercialized alloy; it is investigated primarily in academic and advanced materials development contexts for its potential to combine aluminum's low density with manganese and copper strengthening effects. Engineers would consider this alloy for weight-critical applications where conventional aluminum alloys or magnesium alloys may not provide sufficient mechanical performance, though its commercial availability and processing characteristics remain limited compared to established alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 114.5 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2600 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 68.07 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 6.107 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 5.615 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.08080 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1014 | eV/atom | — |