ZrCuSi₂ is an intermetallic compound in the zirconium-copper-silicon system, representing a ternary metallic phase with potential for high-strength, lightweight structural applications. This material belongs to a class of intermetallics that combine refractory and transition metal elements to achieve elevated-temperature strength and stiffness. While primarily in the research and development phase rather than widespread commercial production, ZrCuSi₂ exhibits characteristics relevant to aerospace and high-temperature service environments where conventional alloys reach their performance limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries | 128.8 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 127.1 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2300 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries | 86.95 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 86.23 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.522 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 9.580 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.01190 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4739 | eV/atom | — |