O7Si2Sc2 is an advanced ceramic compound combining scandium oxide with silica-based phases, representing a research-stage material in the family of rare-earth ceramics. This composition is primarily under investigation for high-temperature structural applications where enhanced stiffness and thermal stability are desired, particularly in aerospace and materials science research contexts. Scandium-containing ceramics are notable for their potential to improve fracture toughness and thermal shock resistance compared to conventional alumina or zirconia ceramics, though this specific composition remains largely in exploratory development rather than established industrial production.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 24,179.4 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 11,163.1 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 4.325 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.358 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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