Sc₁Pd₃C₁ is an intermetallic compound combining scandium, palladium, and carbon, representing a research-phase material in the family of transition metal carbides and palladium-based intermetallics. This composition is primarily of scientific interest rather than established industrial use, with potential applications in high-temperature materials research, catalysis, or advanced structural composites where the combination of refractory and noble metal properties may offer unique performance. Engineers would consider this material only in exploratory development contexts where conventional alternatives (tungsten carbides, nickel superalloys) prove insufficient for extreme thermal, chemical, or catalytic demands.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00490 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1850 | eV/atom | — |