Sc1Zn1Cu2 is an experimental intermetallic compound combining scandium, zinc, and copper in a 1:1:2 molar ratio. This material belongs to the family of ternary metallic compounds and is primarily of research interest for understanding phase stability and mechanical behavior in multi-component alloy systems. The specific combination of a refractory element (scandium) with base metals (zinc and copper) suggests potential applications in lightweight structural materials or functional alloys, though industrial adoption remains limited and further development would depend on thermal stability, manufacturability, and cost-benefit analysis versus established alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01520 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2880 | eV/atom | — |