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.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 4.201 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -9.447 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.01030 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8206 | eV/atom | — |