Sc2 Al1 Ag1
semiconductorSc2Al1Ag1 is an experimental intermetallic compound combining scandium, aluminum, and silver in a defined stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the family of lightweight intermetallics and represents research-phase development rather than established industrial production; such Sc-Al-Ag systems are of interest for their potential to offer enhanced stiffness and strength-to-weight characteristics compared to conventional aluminum alloys, though processing, cost, and scalability remain significant challenges. Engineers would consider this family primarily in advanced aerospace or high-performance applications where weight reduction and mechanical performance justify material complexity and cost, though maturity and availability are currently limited to specialty research and development contexts.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 11,733.6 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 5,717.4 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01400 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3870 | eV/atom | — |