Sc2SnN is an experimental ternary ceramic compound combining scandium, tin, and nitrogen, belonging to the family of transition metal nitrides. This material remains primarily in research development rather than widespread commercial production, with potential applications in high-performance structural ceramics where exceptional hardness and thermal stability are valued. The scandium-tin-nitrogen system is of interest to materials researchers exploring advanced refractory ceramics and electronic applications, though industrial adoption is limited pending further optimization of synthesis methods and demonstration of cost-effectiveness versus established alternatives.
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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) | 26,686.9 | ksi | DFT |
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