Sc₃In₁N₁ is an experimental III-nitride semiconductor compound combining scandium, indium, and nitrogen. This material belongs to the wide-bandgap nitride family and is primarily of research interest for exploring novel band structure and electronic properties not achievable in binary nitride systems (GaN, InN, AlN). While not yet in commercial production, ternary nitride compositions like this are investigated for potential high-power and high-frequency device applications where the tunable electronic properties of multi-element nitride systems could enable improved performance over established alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 16,021.9 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 12,014.9 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.03200 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.225 | eV/atom | — |