ZrGaCu is an experimental metallic alloy combining zirconium, gallium, and copper, likely developed as a bulk metallic glass (BMG) or amorphous metal candidate given the composition of glass-forming elements. This material family is primarily a research-phase system not yet established in mainstream industrial production, but such zirconium-based metallic glasses are investigated for applications requiring high strength-to-weight ratios, excellent corrosion resistance, and superior elastic properties compared to crystalline metals. Engineers would consider ZrGaCu primarily in advanced research and development contexts where novel mechanical or functional properties could provide competitive advantages in specialized applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 17,960 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2700 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 9,746.5 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2685 | 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) | -0.4297 | eV/atom | — |