Sc₂Ni₄ is an intermetallic compound composed of scandium and nickel, belonging to the class of metal-metal compounds rather than conventional semiconductors. This material is primarily of research and development interest, studied for potential applications in advanced materials science where the combination of scandium's lightweight properties and nickel's engineering utility may offer unique structural or functional characteristics. While not yet widely deployed in commercial products, intermetallic compounds of this type are investigated for high-temperature applications, aerospace components, and specialized catalytic or electronic applications where conventional alloys or semiconductors fall short.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 144.8 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 61.38 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01530 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5660 | eV/atom | — |