Sc2Al1Cd1 is an intermetallic compound combining scandium, aluminum, and cadmium in a fixed stoichiometric ratio. This is a research-phase material studied for its semiconducting properties and potential structural characteristics; it is not in widespread industrial production. The material belongs to a family of ternary intermetallics being explored for lightweight aerospace applications, thermoelectric devices, and advanced electronics where the combination of light elements (Al, Sc) with cadmium offers opportunities for tuning electronic band structure and mechanical response.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 74.87 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 45.82 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02650 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3920 | eV/atom | — |