Mg1Sc2Cd1 is an experimental ternary intermetallic compound combining magnesium, scandium, and cadmium. This material belongs to the rare-earth and transition-metal compound family and is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial production. The scandium content suggests potential applications in lightweight structural or electronic applications, though the cadmium component raises processing and environmental considerations that limit commercial viability; such compounds are typically explored in academic settings to understand phase behavior, electronic structure, or novel property combinations rather than as drop-in engineering solutions.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01810 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1790 | eV/atom | — |