Sc1Cu3 is an intermetallic compound combining scandium and copper, classified as a semiconductor material. This is a research-phase compound rather than a widely commercialized alloy, belonging to the family of transition metal intermetallics that are explored for their unique electronic and mechanical properties. The material's potential lies in applications requiring the combined properties of scandium's low density and high strength with copper's electrical and thermal conductivity, though industrial adoption remains limited pending further development and characterization.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 15,596.3 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 5,041.5 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00330 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1985 range -0.2050–-0.1920median of 2 measurements | eV/atom | — |