Na2BeCu is an experimental ternary intermetallic compound combining sodium, beryllium, and copper. This material belongs to the family of lightweight metallic compounds and is primarily of academic and materials research interest rather than established industrial production. The combination of beryllium's low density with copper's electrical and thermal conductivity, moderated by sodium, positions this compound in the exploratory space for advanced lightweight alloys, though practical applications remain limited by beryllium's toxicity, manufacturing complexity, and the material's relative scarcity in engineering literature.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1017 | 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) | 0.5277 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.4670 | eV/atom | — |