Sc₄H₄O₈ is a scandium-based hydroxide ceramic compound that represents an emerging class of rare-earth oxide materials. This is a research-stage composition studied for its potential in advanced ceramic applications where scandium's unique combination of low density and high thermal stability offers advantages over conventional oxides. The material exemplifies the broader family of scandium ceramics being investigated for specialized thermal, structural, and chemical applications where conventional alumina or zirconia ceramics reach their performance limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 112.5 range 112.5–112.5median of 2 measurements | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 61.47 range 61.44–61.50median of 2 measurements | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 4.583 range 4.583–4.584median of 2 measurements | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.773 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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