ScBe2Cu

metal
· JVASP-64995· ScBe2Cu

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.

aerospace structural componentslightweight bearing systemshigh-modulus composites reinforcementexperimental defense applicationsresearch metallurgy

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Bulk Modulus(K)
103.1
GPa
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
0.4000
-
Shear Modulus(G)
22.46
GPa
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Density(ρ)
4.151
kg/m³
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Band Gap(Eg)
0.000
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.2039
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-0.04572
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.