ScAl (scandium-aluminum) is an intermetallic compound semiconductor representing a research-phase material in the III-V and transition metal semiconductor family. Limited industrial deployment exists at present; this compound is primarily investigated for potential optoelectronic and high-temperature semiconductor applications where the scandium addition may offer enhanced thermal stability or modified electronic band structure compared to conventional aluminum-based semiconductors. Engineers would consider this material in advanced research contexts where novel band gap properties or thermal performance in extreme environments could provide competitive advantage over mature semiconductor alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 75.40 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 54.90 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01700 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4770 | eV/atom | — |