ScAlCo2 is a ternary intermetallic compound combining scandium, aluminum, and cobalt, belonging to the family of lightweight high-strength alloys under active materials research. This experimental composition is of interest for applications requiring combinations of low density with moderate stiffness and thermal stability, though it remains primarily in the research phase rather than established industrial production. The scandium-aluminum-cobalt system is being investigated for potential use in aerospace and automotive applications where weight reduction and elevated-temperature performance could offer advantages over conventional alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 21,784.7 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2700 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 11,930.8 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2153 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5612 | eV/atom | — |