C6 Sc8 is a scandium-carbon compound semiconductor, likely a carbide or related intermetallic phase combining scandium with carbon in a specific stoichiometric ratio. This material represents research-phase development in the scandium compound family, which is explored for applications requiring high hardness, thermal stability, or electronic properties distinct from conventional semiconductors. The scandium-carbon system is of interest in advanced ceramics and materials science, though industrial adoption remains limited compared to established semiconductors, making this a specialty material for niche applications or ongoing material characterization studies.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 17,269.2 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 10,248.4 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.07340 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6370 | eV/atom | — |