PrCu2 is an intermetallic compound formed between praseodymium (a rare-earth element) and copper, belonging to the family of rare-earth transition-metal compounds. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established in high-volume production, with potential applications in magnetism, electronic devices, and advanced functional materials where rare-earth interactions with copper are exploited. Engineers would consider PrCu2 in specialized contexts where rare-earth magnetic properties or electronic phase behavior are critical, though practical use remains limited to laboratory and prototype-stage applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 11,572.6 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3700 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3,224.2 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2684 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -0.1503 | eV/atom | Measured | ||
| ↳ | -0.2768 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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