Sc₂Al₁Cu₁ is an intermetallic compound combining scandium, aluminum, and copper—a materials research composition rather than a commercial alloy. This ternary system sits at the intersection of lightweight metallurgy and advanced intermetallic development, where scandium additions to aluminum-copper systems are explored for enhanced strength-to-weight characteristics and potential high-temperature stability. The material remains largely in the research phase; its practical adoption depends on demonstrating cost-effective manufacturing, thermal stability, and performance advantages over established aluminum-copper alloys (2xxx and 7xxx series) in demanding aerospace or automotive applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 81.73 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 42.38 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02220 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3760 | eV/atom | — |