Sc2Fe4 is an intermetallic compound in the scandium-iron system, classified as a semiconductor material. This compound belongs to the family of transition metal intermetallics and represents an area of active research into materials that combine the lightweight and thermal properties of scandium with the cost-effectiveness and abundance of iron. While not yet widely deployed in mainstream industrial applications, Sc2Fe4 and related scandium-iron phases are of interest for potential use in high-temperature structural applications, magnetic devices, and specialized electronic components where the unique electronic properties of intermetallic semiconductors could offer advantages over conventional alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 20,450.3 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 8,989.4 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00180 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3360 | eV/atom | — |