Sc₂MnC is a ternary metal carbide compound belonging to the MAX phase family, characterized by a layered hexagonal crystal structure that combines metallic and ceramic properties. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established in high-volume industrial production, with potential applications in extreme environments where thermal stability, damage tolerance, and electrical conductivity are simultaneously required. The scandium-manganese-carbon system offers a lightweight alternative to conventional refractory metals and ceramics, particularly for applications demanding both structural integrity and thermal/electrical performance at elevated temperatures.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 124.6 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3400 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 22.72 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.107 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr) | 267.4 | - | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.9950 | µB | — | ||
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij) | 0.6614 | C/m² | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 26.52 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 1.148 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.7081 | eV/atom | — |