C12 Sc8

C12 Sc8 is a scandium-carbon compound in the rare-earth intermetallic family, likely representing a specific stoichiometric phase in the Sc-C system. This material belongs to the class of refractory compounds that combine scandium's high-temperature stability with carbon's strength-to-weight characteristics. Applications would typically focus on advanced high-temperature environments, aerospace thermal protection systems, or specialized electronic/photonic devices where scandium's unique electronic properties and low density are advantageous. As a defined stoichiometric phase, C12 Sc8 may be of interest in research contexts exploring phase stability, hardness, and thermal transport in scandium carbide systems rather than as a mainstream industrial commodity.