Sc₄Si₄Ni₄ is an intermetallic compound combining scandium, silicon, and nickel in equiatomic proportions, belonging to the semiconductor or advanced intermetallic materials class. This is a research-phase compound with limited industrial deployment; it represents exploration of high-entropy or complex intermetallic systems that aim to achieve novel combinations of mechanical stiffness and electronic properties. The material family is of interest for applications requiring materials that bridge metallic and semiconducting behavior, though practical use cases remain under investigation in academic and specialized research settings.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 133.1 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 70.82 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00530 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8770 | eV/atom | — |