ZrCu₂Si₂ is an intermetallic compound combining zirconium, copper, and silicon, belonging to the family of ternary metallic systems that exhibit rigid crystal structures. This material is primarily of research and experimental interest in advanced metallurgy, studied for potential applications where high stiffness and thermal stability are required, though it remains limited in commercial-scale industrial deployment. The zirconium-copper-silicon system is investigated for electronic, structural, and catalytic applications where the unique bonding characteristics of intermetallic phases offer advantages over conventional alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 15,774.3 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | -1,913 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2246 | lb/in³ | — |
| 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) | -0.4026 | eV/atom | — |