Zr4CuP is a zirconium-copper-phosphorus intermetallic compound belonging to the family of transition metal phosphides and metallic glasses. This material represents an emerging research composition combining zirconium's corrosion resistance and strength with copper and phosphorus additions to engineer specific mechanical and thermal properties. While not yet widely commercialized, materials in this compositional family are being investigated for applications requiring high strength-to-weight ratios, corrosion resistance, and potential amorphous or nanocrystalline structures that can provide superior hardness and wear resistance compared to conventional alloys.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries | 119.9 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 124.1 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3200 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries | 48.11 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 51.57 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 6.741 | 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) | -0.5942 | eV/atom | — |