Sc4 Fe4 Si4
metal· Sc4 Fe4 Si4
Sc₄Fe₄Si₄ is an intermetallic compound combining scandium, iron, and silicon in a 1:1:1 atomic ratio. This is a research-phase material studied primarily in the context of high-strength lightweight alloys and advanced intermetallic systems rather than established commercial use. The scandium-iron-silicon family is of interest for aerospace and high-temperature applications where reduced density combined with structural integrity is valued, though practical engineering adoption remains limited and material processing, reproducibility, and cost considerations are active areas of investigation.
aerospace researchlightweight structural alloyshigh-temperature intermetallicsmaterials science researchexperimental alloy development
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6950 | eV/atom | — |
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