Sc2AlAu is an intermetallic compound combining scandium, aluminum, and gold—a ternary metal system that belongs to the family of lightweight, high-performance intermetallics. This is a research-stage material studied for its potential combination of low density with metallic bonding characteristics; it represents exploratory work in advanced alloy design rather than an established commercial product. Applications remain largely experimental, with interest centered on aerospace and high-temperature structural contexts where the scandium-aluminum base offers potential weight savings, though commercial viability and manufacturing scalability remain under investigation.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 6.787 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.04850 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6233 | eV/atom | — |