K3Sc is an experimental ceramic compound composed of potassium and scandium oxides, representing a member of the rare-earth ceramic family with potential applications in electrochemical and thermal systems. While not yet widely commercialized, this material class is of research interest for specialized applications requiring lightweight ceramics with moderate mechanical compliance and thermal stability. Engineers would consider K3Sc primarily for laboratory-scale or prototype development in niche fields where scandium's unique properties—including thermal conductivity and electrochemical activity—provide advantages over conventional oxides.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 1,005.1 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3300 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 551.1 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.04606 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 1.890 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.5737 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.5673 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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