Sc(AlC)₃ is a scandium-aluminum carbide compound belonging to the class of transition metal carbides, a family of materials known for exceptional hardness and thermal stability. This is a research-phase material rather than an established commercial alloy; compounds in this family are investigated for extreme-environment applications where conventional metals and ceramics reach their performance limits. Its stiff, low-anisotropy elastic behavior positions it as a candidate for high-strength structural applications, though practical industrial use remains limited pending advances in synthesis, cost reduction, and manufacturing scale-up.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries | 24,140.1 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 24,140.1 | ksi | — | ||
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij) | Matrix (redacted) | 1/GPa | — | ||
Elastic Anisotropy(AU) | 0.03972 | - | — | ||
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij) | Matrix (redacted) | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.1746 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries | 20,062.8 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 20,062.8 | ksi | — |