Ti₂AlCu is an intermetallic compound combining titanium, aluminum, and copper in a defined stoichiometric ratio, representing a ternary phase within the titanium-aluminum-copper system. This material exists primarily in research and development contexts as an exploratory intermetallic candidate, investigated for potential applications requiring high specific strength, elevated-temperature stability, or specialized electrical/thermal properties that multicomponent titanium alloys cannot deliver. The ternary composition distinguishes it from conventional binary Ti–Al and Ti–Cu alloys, though industrial adoption remains limited pending demonstration of cost-effective manufacturing and reproducible properties at scale.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02210 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.04600 | eV/atom | — |