ScAu

metal
· ScAu

ScAu is an intermetallic compound combining scandium and gold, representing a specialized alloy from the transition metal family with potential for high-performance applications requiring exceptional stiffness and density characteristics. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established in high-volume industrial production; it belongs to a class of rare-earth and precious-metal intermetallics being investigated for applications where conventional alloys cannot meet demanding mechanical or functional requirements. Engineers would consider ScAu in specialized contexts—such as aerospace, high-precision instruments, or advanced electronics—where the unique combination of scandium's lightweight strength and gold's stability, conductivity, and corrosion resistance offers advantages over conventional titanium alloys, aluminum composites, or pure precious metals.

aerospace components (research)high-precision instrumentationelectronic contacts and connectorsbiomedical implants (experimental)thermal management applications

Compliance & Regulations

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PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Bulk Modulus(K)3 entries
14,908
ksi
14,908
ksi
16,016.5
ksi
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij)
Matrix (redacted)
1/GPa
Elastic Anisotropy(AU)
0.5482
-
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij)
Matrix (redacted)
ksi
Poisson's Ratio(ν)2 entries
0.3400
-
0.3500
-
Shear Modulus(G)3 entries
5,338.6
ksi
5,338.6
ksi
5,546.2
ksi
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Density(ρ)
0.3731
lb/in³
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Band Gap(Eg)
0.000
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
6.790
µV/K
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.000
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries
-0.7887
eV/atom
-0.8669
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.