ZrCuSi is a ternary intermetallic compound combining zirconium, copper, and silicon—a composition family investigated primarily in advanced materials research for structural and functional applications. This material belongs to the broader class of refractory intermetallics and metallic glasses/amorphous alloys being explored for high-strength, corrosion-resistant components where conventional alloys fall short. Engineers consider ZrCuSi-based compositions when seeking materials with tailored elastic properties, thermal stability, or wear resistance, though adoption remains largely in research and specialized manufacturing contexts rather than mainstream industrial production.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries | 146.6 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 142.6 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2600 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries | 84.31 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 82.88 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 6.402 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 13.02 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6252 | eV/atom | — |