Sc₃GaC is an experimental ternary carbide compound combining scandium, gallium, and carbon. This material belongs to the family of MAX phases and high-entropy ceramics under active research for advanced structural and functional applications. While not yet in mainstream industrial production, scandium-based carbides are being investigated for their potential in high-temperature environments, wear resistance, and electronic device applications where conventional carbides reach their limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 15,069.4 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 12,392 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.05660 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7310 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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