Sc2AlCo3 is an intermetallic compound combining scandium, aluminum, and cobalt, representing a research-phase material in the family of lightweight, high-performance metallic systems. While not yet established in mainstream production, this composition is of interest to materials scientists exploring alloys that could potentially combine scandium's strengthening effects with cobalt's high-temperature capability and aluminum's weight reduction. The material's development reflects ongoing efforts to create advanced alloys for demanding aerospace and high-temperature applications where conventional nickel or iron-based superalloys may be too heavy or cost-prohibitive.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2085 | lb/in³ | — |
| 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) | 0.03500 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4858 | eV/atom | — |