Sc₂Al₆C₆ is an experimental ceramic compound belonging to the family of transition metal aluminum carbides, combining scandium, aluminum, and carbon in a crystalline structure. This material is primarily of research interest for advanced applications requiring high hardness and thermal stability, as carbide compounds in this family are being investigated as potential reinforcement phases in composite materials and for high-temperature structural applications where conventional ceramics may have limitations.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 24,737.1 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 20,298.5 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.05270 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4980 | eV/atom | — |