ScAl₃ is an intermetallic compound combining scandium and aluminum, belonging to the class of lightweight metallic compounds with potential semiconductor or functional material properties. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial production, investigated for applications requiring the combination of aluminum's light weight with scandium's strengthening effects and potential electronic functionality. The ScAl₃ family represents an emerging area in advanced intermetallic and rare-earth aluminum systems, where engineers explore alternatives to conventional aluminum alloys for high-performance, weight-critical applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 84.27 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 67.00 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01880 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4830 | eV/atom | — |