Sc4Sn8 is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining scandium and tin, belonging to the family of rare-earth/transition-metal ceramics. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established in high-volume industrial production, being investigated for its potential structural and functional properties in advanced ceramic applications. The scandium-tin system is explored in materials science for potential use in high-temperature structural applications, electronic applications, or specialized refractory contexts where scandium-containing phases offer thermal stability or chemical resistance.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4770 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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