ScBe2Sb is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining scandium, beryllium, and antimony—a relatively uncommon material that exists primarily in research and materials science literature rather than established industrial production. This compound represents exploration within the family of rare-earth and light-metal intermetallics, where beryllium's low density and high stiffness are leveraged in ceramic matrix systems for potential high-performance applications. Limited commercial deployment means this material is of interest mainly to researchers investigating advanced lightweight structural ceramics, aerospace material systems, or specialized electronic/thermal applications where the scandium-beryllium-antimony chemistry offers novel property combinations not readily available in conventional alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 12,115 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2200 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 8,586.2 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1782 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.4743 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.02549 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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