Sc₂Al₂ is an intermetallic compound combining scandium and aluminum, representing a lightweight metallic system with potential high-temperature stability due to scandium's refractory character. This material exists primarily in research and development contexts, as it is not yet widely commercialized; the scandium–aluminum family is of interest for aerospace and high-performance applications where weight reduction and thermal resistance are critical, though manufacturing scalability and cost remain significant barriers compared to established titanium or nickel-based alternatives.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000300 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4380 | eV/atom | — |