Sc₄B₈C₈ is a scandium boron carbide ceramic compound belonging to the family of transition metal borocarbides, which are characterized by mixed boron and carbon bonding networks within a metal matrix. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest, explored for ultra-hard ceramic applications and high-temperature structural uses where the combination of light-weight scandium with hard boron and carbon phases offers potential advantages over conventional ceramics. Borocarbide ceramics like this composition are investigated for cutting tool inserts, wear-resistant coatings, and extreme-environment structural applications, though commercial adoption remains limited compared to established alternatives such as tungsten carbide or silicon carbide.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5380 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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