Sc2CoSi2

metal
· Sc2CoSi2

Sc2CoSi2 is an intermetallic compound combining scandium, cobalt, and silicon, representing a ternary metal system in the broader family of transition metal silicides. This is primarily a research and development material rather than an established commercial alloy; compounds in this class are investigated for their potential to deliver high stiffness with controlled density, making them candidates for applications requiring lightweight structural rigidity or high-temperature stability. Engineers considering this material should recognize it as an exploratory compound whose real-world viability depends on synthesis scalability, thermal stability, and cost-effectiveness compared to conventional titanium or nickel-based superalloys.

aerospace research materialshigh-temperature structural applicationslightweight alloy developmentintermetallic compound researchadvanced materials screeningdensity-controlled structural systems

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
Units:
siimperial
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries
122.5
GPa—
↳
122.5
GPa—
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij)
Matrix (redacted)
1/GPa—
Elastic Anisotropy(AU)
0.05291
-—
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij)
Matrix (redacted)
Pa—
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
0.2390
-—
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries
77.43
GPa—
↳
77.43
GPa—
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Density(ρ)
4.201
kg/m³—
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Band Gap(Eg)
0.000
eV—
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB—
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
-9.447
µV/K—
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.01030
eV/atom—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-0.8206
eV/atom—
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.