TbAlCu
metalTbAlCu is a ternary intermetallic compound combining terbium (a rare-earth element), aluminum, and copper. This material belongs to the family of rare-earth transition-metal intermetallics, which are primarily studied for their magnetic, thermal, and mechanical properties in research and specialized applications. While not widely used in commodity industries, TbAlCu is investigated for potential applications requiring rare-earth functionality—such as magnetocaloric effects (magnetic refrigeration), high-temperature structural applications, or advanced functional devices—where the combination of terbium's rare-earth character with aluminum and copper's processing advantages may offer distinct performance benefits over single-phase alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 110.0 | MPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 320.0 | MPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 7.161 | 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) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4866 | eV/atom | — |