O8Al4Cu2 is an intermetallic compound combining aluminum and copper with oxygen, belonging to the semiconductor materials class. This represents an experimental or specialized research composition rather than a widely commercialized alloy; it falls within the family of aluminum-copper oxides and intermetallics that are of interest for advanced applications requiring controlled electronic or thermal properties. The material would be selected where specific phase stability, hardness, or electrical characteristics of the Al-Cu-O system offer advantages over conventional Al-Cu alloys or pure oxides in niche applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 190.2 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 71.42 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.643 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.506 | eV/atom | — |