Sc₄In₂Ni₄ is an intermetallic compound combining scandium, indium, and nickel in a fixed stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the family of ternary intermetallics and is primarily of research interest rather than established in high-volume commercial production. The compound's potential lies in advanced functional applications where the combination of these three elements—scandium for strength and corrosion resistance, indium for electronic properties, and nickel for ductility and catalytic behavior—could offer unique thermal, electrical, or structural characteristics not readily available in conventional alloys or binaries.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00340 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5820 | eV/atom | — |