Sc1Ni2Ga1 is an intermetallic compound combining scandium, nickel, and gallium in a defined stoichiometric ratio, classified as a semiconductor material. This is a research-phase compound rather than a mature commercial material; it belongs to the family of ternary intermetallics that are investigated for potential applications in high-temperature electronics, thermoelectric devices, and advanced semiconductor systems where tailored electronic properties and mechanical stability are required. The scandium-nickel-gallium system is of particular interest in materials science for exploring novel band structures and phase stability in lightweight, refractory metal-based intermetallics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 134.7 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 50.20 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02050 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5960 | eV/atom | — |