Sc2GaN is a scandium gallium nitride ceramic compound belonging to the family of III-nitride materials, which are known for their wide bandgap and high hardness characteristics. This material is primarily of research interest for advanced semiconductor and optoelectronic applications, particularly where the addition of scandium to gallium nitride enables enhanced thermal stability, improved piezoelectric properties, or modified lattice parameters compared to conventional GaN. Engineers would consider Sc2GaN for next-generation high-temperature power electronics, UV optoelectronics, or specialized RF/microwave devices where the scandium alloying provides performance advantages over binary GaN systems, though industrial availability remains limited.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 15,954.2 | ksi | DFT | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 10,877.8 | ksi | DFT | ||
Young's Modulus(E) | 26,541.9 | ksi | DFT |
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