Sc₂AlCd is an intermetallic compound combining scandium, aluminum, and cadmium—a ternary metal system that is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial production. This material belongs to the family of lightweight intermetallics and represents the type of advanced alloy compositions being investigated for aerospace and high-performance structural applications where weight reduction and specific stiffness are critical. The scandium-aluminum base provides potential for elevated-temperature stability, while the cadmium component influences the crystal structure and mechanical behavior, though this particular composition remains experimental with limited commercial deployment outside specialized research contexts.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 10,859 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3000 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 6,645.6 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1664 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 26.83 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.00690 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3921 | eV/atom | — |