ScBe2Cu is an intermetallic compound combining scandium, beryllium, and copper, representing an advanced alloy system in the lightweight high-performance metals category. This material is primarily of research and development interest for aerospace and defense applications where extreme strength-to-weight ratios are critical, though commercial adoption remains limited due to beryllium's toxicity concerns and manufacturing complexity. Engineers would consider this alloy for specialized applications demanding exceptional stiffness and low density in controlled environments, where the material's unique phase structure and property combination cannot be matched by conventional aluminum or titanium alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 14,957.7 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.4000 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3,257.5 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1500 | 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) | 0.2039 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.04572 | eV/atom | — |