Ta3Cu is an intermetallic compound combining tantalum and copper in a 3:1 ratio, belonging to the family of refractory metal intermetallics. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established production use, with potential applications in high-temperature structural applications and electronic contacts where the combined properties of tantalum's refractory nature and copper's electrical conductivity are sought. Engineers would consider Ta3Cu in specialized aerospace, electronics, or wear-resistant component contexts where conventional alloys prove inadequate, though material consistency and manufacturing processes remain active areas of investigation.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 14.91 | kg/m³ | — |
| 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) | 0.1462 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1462 | eV/atom | — |