Sc1Zn1Pd2 is an intermetallic semiconductor compound combining scandium, zinc, and palladium in a 1:1:2 stoichiometric ratio. This is a research-phase material rather than an established commercial alloy; intermetallic semiconductors in this composition family are of interest for their potential to combine metallic thermal and electrical properties with semiconducting behavior. The compound represents an exploratory material system where engineers and materials scientists investigate novel electronic applications, possibly in thermoelectrics, optoelectronics, or specialized solid-state devices where palladium's catalytic nature and scandium's high reactivity might enable unusual functionality.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 126.5 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 28.94 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01390 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8000 | eV/atom | — |