Sc₄In₂C₂ is an ternary carbide compound combining scandium, indium, and carbon, belonging to the family of rare-earth and post-transition metal carbides. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial production, studied for potential semiconductor and refractory applications leveraging the electronic properties of its constituent elements. The scandium-indium-carbon system represents an emerging area in materials science, with potential relevance to advanced electronic devices and high-temperature applications where conventional semiconductors become limiting.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00370 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6330 | eV/atom | — |